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.

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WordMeaning
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
flaccidnot firm or stiff
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
propsomething that props or sustains : support
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
servileof or befitting a menial position
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
remediablecapable of being remedied