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
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
dolta stupid person
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
guilelessinnocent
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes