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Sacred

SAY-kruhd

/ˈseɪkrʌd/

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sacred

Dictionary meaning

(often followed by `to') devoted exclusively to a single use or purpose or person.

Examples

  • A fund sacred to charity.
  • The sacred name of Jesus.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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