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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spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
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limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
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