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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
submissivesubmitting to others
renderto melt down
limpto walk lamely
apoplexystroke
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group