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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topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
sybaritevoluptuary
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
extantcurrently or actually existing
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
machinationsan act of machinating