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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
harassexhaust