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
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
egressa place or means of going out : exit
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change