GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
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outstripto go faster or farther than
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predilectionan established preference for something
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