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
meniala person doing menial work
abortiveprematurely born
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
gazettenewspaper
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
smughighly self-satisfied
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation