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
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
repercussionreflection
pseudonyma fictitious name
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
predetermineforeordain
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic