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
dulltedious
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
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foppishfoolish
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
predetermineforeordain
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foregoto go before : precede
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes