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
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
discomposeto destroy the composure of
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
meandera winding path or course
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull