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
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
nauseateto become affected with nausea
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
notcha V-shaped indentation