GRE Word List

INFRACTION

the act of infringing : violation

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

Random words

WordMeaning
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
filingan act or instance of using a file
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
encompassinclude
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition