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SANCTUARY

a consecrated place: such as

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

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
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encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
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carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate