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
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
precipitantprecipitate
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance