sanctuary
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/ˈsæŋktʃueri/
sanc · tu · ar · y
ˈsæŋk · tʃu · er · i
English Definition
n. safe place, holy place
Significado en Español
santuario, refugio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nơi ẩn náu, thánh địa
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sanct(divine)+uary(place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “sanctuary” as used in the sentence: “After the long journey, they finally found a sanctuary where they could rest and feel safe.”
A
Refuge
B
Chaos
C
Arena
D
Market
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A — Refuge.
“sanctuary” means n. safe place, holy place
Common questions about “sanctuary”
What does “sanctuary” mean?
sanctuary — n. safe place, holy place. In Chinese: 避难所，圣地.
How do you pronounce “sanctuary”?
sanctuary is pronounced /ˈsæŋktʃueri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sanc · tu · ar · y.
Is “sanctuary” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. sanctuary appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sanctuary”?
sanct(divine)+uary(place)
