GRE Word List
SANCTION
a formal decree
The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| venue | locale |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
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| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |