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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |