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
finishto come to an end : terminate
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prodigya highly talented child or youth
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs