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
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
ebullientboiling
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
parochialof or relating to a church parish
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light