GRE Word List

CONSECRATE

dedicated to a sacred purpose

The meaning of the word consecrate is dedicated to a sacred purpose.

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WordMeaning
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
dissipateto break up and drive off
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
brawnymuscular
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light