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
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
discomposeto destroy the composure of
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
generateto bring into existence: such as
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay