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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |