GRE Word List

SANCTUARY

a consecrated place: such as

The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.

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WordMeaning
interloperone that interlopes: such as
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
submergeto put under water
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter