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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siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
contrivancea thing contrived
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
espousemarry
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
occidentwest
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder