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…
Sacred Cow 1100 Words You Need Week 39 Day 1 Sacred Cow 1100 Words You Need Week 39 Day 1 a belief, custom, etc. with impunity that cannot be criticized or questioned, something which is above criticism, beyond criticism, unquestionable, indisputable, incontrovertible, inviolable Hindus do not consider the cow to be a god and they…
Inviolable 1100 Words You Need Inviolable 1100 Words You Need /ɪnˈvaɪə.lə.bļ/ (adj) something that cannot be damaged or violated, respectable, sacred cow, sacred, holy, revered, invincible, secure from attack, unbreakable, sacrosanct, firm, with impunity Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common utility. The…
Like Caesar’s Wife 1100 Words Like Caesar’s Wife 1100 Words above suspicion, sacred cow, with impunity, unquestionable Pompeia, the wife of Julius Caesar. When it was suggested that she was having an extramarital affair, Caesar divorced her saying that, although he knew nothing of the affair, ‘Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion. Source: https://www.oxfordreference.com Antonym:…
Sacred Sacred (adj) /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ considered to be holy, revered, consecrated, sanctified, blessed, sacrosanct In India, some animals are considered to be sacred. Antonym: secular Noun: sacredness Adverb: sacredly