GRE Word List

INFRACTION

the act of infringing : violation

The meaning of the word infraction is the act of infringing : violation.

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WordMeaning
antiquityancient times
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
dismissto permit or cause to leave
vergebrink
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord