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
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
drabslattern