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 |
|---|---|
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| portly | dignified |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
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