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 sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/

noun

  1. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing  ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
      The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
    The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
  2. A shelter from danger or hardship  ( asylum , refuge , sanctuary )
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  3. A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept  ( sanctuary )
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept


 handshake handshake /ˈhændˌʃeɪk/

noun

  1. (contract) grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)  ( handshake , shake , handclasp , handshaking )
    (contract) grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)


 assurance assurance /əˈʃʊrəns/

noun

  1. () Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities  ( self-assurance , sureness , authority , assurance , confidence , self-confidence )
    freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
      His assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
    his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
      After that failure he lost his confidence
    after that failure he lost his confidence
      She spoke with authority
    she spoke with authority
  2. () A statement intended to inspire confidence  ( assurance )
    a statement intended to inspire confidence
      The President's assurances were not respected
    the President's assurances were not respected
  3. () A binding commitment to do, give or refrain from something  ( pledge , assurance )
    a binding commitment to do, give or refrain from something
      An assurance of help when needed
    an assurance of help when needed
      Signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
    signed a pledge never to reveal the secret
  4. A British term for some kinds of insurance  ( assurance )
    a British term for some kinds of insurance


 Cypraea moneta Cypraea moneta /sɪˈpriːə moʊˈneɪtə/

noun

  1. Cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa  ( Cypraea moneta , money cowrie )
    cowrie whose shell is used for money in parts of the southern Pacific and in parts of Africa


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