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
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
laudpraise
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper