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
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
untenablenot able to be defended
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
offensivemaking attack : aggressive