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
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
nutritiousnourishing
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
laxloose
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other