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
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
supplicantone who supplicates
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul