GRE Word List
SANCTUARY
a consecrated place: such as
The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| haven | harbor |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |