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
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
ariaair
minutiaea minute or minor detail
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain