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
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
crossbreedhybridize
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck