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
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
desiccateto dry up
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural