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.

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WordMeaning
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
miscreantunbelieving
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding