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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alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
grillto broil on a grill
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
refraincurb
victualsfood usable by people