GRE Word List

INVIOLABLE

secure from violation or profanation

The meaning of the word inviolable is secure from violation or profanation.

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chalicea drinking cup : goblet
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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
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queruloushabitually complaining