GRE Word List
CONSECRATE
dedicated to a sacred purpose
The meaning of the word consecrate is dedicated to a sacred purpose.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |