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
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
havenharbor
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college