GRE Word List
SANCTUARY
a consecrated place: such as
The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| seismic | of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake |
| reek | smoke |