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.

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WordMeaning
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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filingan act or instance of using a file
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
retiringreserved
brawnymuscular