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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inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
ancillary | subordinate |
paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |