Insure
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verb
Definition
To arrange for compensation in case of damage or loss; to make certain
Examples
“They insured the shipment against damage.”
“The company insured all employees against accidents.”
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GRE Tip
Insure is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "guarantee" or "underwrite" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "endanger".
Related GRE Words
ensure
To make certain that something will occur or be the case
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry
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