GRE Word List
IMMOLATE
offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
The meaning of the word immolate is offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
| granary | storehouse for grain |
| fodder | coarse food for cattle, horses, etc.; feed for livestock; CF. food |
| pert | (esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat |
| animated | lively; spirited |
| conglomeration | mass of material sticking together |
| shunt | move (a railway train) from one track to another; turn aside; divert; sidetrack; Ex. shunt traffic around an accident; N. |
| intrigue | make secret plans; plot; arouse the curiosity of; N: secret scheme; plot; secret love affair |
| forte | strong point or special talent in a person's character |
