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
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
immaculatespotlessly clean
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
rallyto muster for a common purpose