One-word substitution (vocabulary): Choose the correct term for “a place that provides refuge” Select the single best option that precisely denotes a place offering safety, protection, or refuge.

Given data

• Prompt: A place that provides refuge.
• Options: Asylum, Sanatorium, Shelter, Orphanage.

Concept/Approach
Match the definition to the most specific word denoting legal/sanctioned protection and refuge, often for vulnerable or persecuted persons.

Reasoning through options
Asylum — formal refuge/protection granted to someone; a protected place offering safety. This is the most precise match.Sanatorium — medical facility for long-term illness (not primarily refuge).Shelter — general temporary housing; close but less formal/precise than asylum.Orphanage — residence for children without parents; not a general refuge for anyone.

Common pitfalls
Choosing “Shelter” for general safety; the question prefers the more exact, formal term.

Final Answer
Asylum