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 |
|---|---|
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| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
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| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
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| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |