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 |
|---|---|
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
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| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
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| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |