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 |
|---|---|
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| brawny | muscular |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |