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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multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
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