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
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
briskkeenly alert : lively
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout