GRE Word List

IMMOLATE

to kill or destroy especially by fire

The meaning of the word immolate is to kill or destroy especially by fire.

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WordMeaning
parlancespeech
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
postulatedemand
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iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
understateto represent as less than is the case
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal