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 |
|---|---|
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| homily | a usually short sermon |