GRE Word List
ENLIST
to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
The meaning of the word enlist is to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
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