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
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith