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
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
allureto entice by charm or attraction
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
plumea feather of a bird: such as
rescindto take away : remove
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
shama trick that deludes : hoax