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
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primal | original |
chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
cauterize | to sear with a cautery or caustic |
excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |