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
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
abateto decrease in force or intensity
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
warrantedsanction
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
respitea period of temporary delay
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress