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
retrenchcut down
slougha place of deep mud or mire
velocityquickness of motion : speed
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
circleta little circle
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
assurancethe state of being assured: such as