GRE Word List

SANCTUARY

a consecrated place: such as

The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.

Random words

WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
briman upper or outer margin : verge
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
slackento make less active : slow up