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
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
entourageone's attendants or associates
potablesuitable for drinking
tawnyof the color tawny
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile