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
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
nethersituated down or below : lower
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution