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
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
communalof or relating to one or more communes
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
duressforcible restraint or restriction
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
homespunspun or made at home