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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| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| billow | wave |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
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