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
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
putrefyto make putrid
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
equityjustice according to natural law or right