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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |