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
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
disclaimto make a disclaimer
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
riftfissure
salineconsisting of or containing salt
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination