GRE Word List

ENGAGE

to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end

The meaning of the word engage is to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end.

Random words

WordMeaning
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
writheto twist into coils or folds
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
abortiveprematurely born
rationalhaving reason or understanding
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart