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
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
askewout of line : at an angle
receptiveable or inclined to receive
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
promptto move to action : incite