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
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
apparentopen to view : visible
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
lucremonetary gain : profit
floridvery flowery in style : ornate