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
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior