GRE Word List
HARBOR
a place of security and comfort : refuge
The meaning of the word harbor is a place of security and comfort : refuge.
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| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| slaughter | the act of killing |