GRE Word List
INFRACTION
violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
The meaning of the word infraction is violation (of a rule or regulation); breach.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
heed | pay attention to; N: close attention |
astronomical | enormously large or extensive |
reparation | compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair |
jingoist | extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism |
betoken | signify; indicate; be a sign of |
plaintive | expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song |
fancy | imagination (of a whimsical or fantastic nature); capricious liking; V: imagine; be fond of; ADJ. decorative; elaborate |
ingenue | ingenue; young innocent girl |
court | attempt to gain; seek; woo; risk; behave so as to invite; attempt to gain the favor of by attention; Ex. court disaster |