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
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
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reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
detachedstanding by itself : separate
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injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
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