GRE Word List
SANCTUARY
a consecrated place: such as
The meaning of the word sanctuary is a consecrated place: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| ascertain | to find out or learn with certainty |
| groom | bridegroom |