Sacrosanct GRE Vocabulary Flashcard

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