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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| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
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| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
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