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
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints