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
ordainto invest (see invest
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
overweeningarrogant