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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
hallowedholy
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
penetrateto pass into or through