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
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circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
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suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence