GRE Word List

PLIGHT

to put or give in pledge : engage

The meaning of the word plight is to put or give in pledge : engage.

Random words

WordMeaning
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
pursea small bag for money
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
descryto catch sight of
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn