GRE Word List

HOSTAGE

a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement

The meaning of the word hostage is a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement.

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WordMeaning
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
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rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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tyroa beginner in learning : novice