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 |
|---|---|
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| seclusion | the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |