Sacrosanct GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈsæk.rə.sæŋkt/ (adj)
Definition
very sacred and holy, beyond criticism, inviolable, hallowed, off-limits, respected, revered, inviolate, like Caesar’s wife, protected, unimpeachable, sanctified
Example
Mother Teresa’s spiritual life and her love and care of the poor are seamlessly interwoven in her life, each inseparable from the other. That’s why many people consider her to be sacrosanct. This is one of the key lessons that I draw from her life. Let’s begin with her spiritual life. The story of her life in this regard is that of an initial burst of joy.
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Antonyms
breakable, reprehensible
Parts of speech
Noun: sacrosanctity
