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
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
effluviuman invisible emanation
witherto become dry and sapless
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
rationalhaving reason or understanding
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt