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
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
sojourna temporary stay
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
shama trick that deludes : hoax
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame