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 |
|---|---|
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| hallowed | holy |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |