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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| nourishment | food |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| scintilla | spark |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |