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
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish