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
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
equipoisea state of equilibrium
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
bogwet spongy ground
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack