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
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due