GRE Word List

ASYLUM

an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary

The meaning of the word asylum is an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary.

Random words

WordMeaning
yena strong desire or propensity
untenablenot able to be defended
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
celerityrapidity of motion or action
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
providentfrugal
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand