GRE Word List
INFRACTION
the act of infringing : violation
The meaning of the word infraction is the act of infringing : violation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| imply | to express indirectly |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |