GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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WordMeaning
decreean order usually having the force of law
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
freebooterpirate
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity