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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paucitysmallness of number : fewness
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
savanta person of learning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy