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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
