GRE Word List

SACRILEGIOUS

committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object

The meaning of the word sacrilegious is committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object.

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