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
premonitorygiving warning
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
florescencea state or period of flourishing
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
apostateone who commits apostasy
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm