GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
finitehaving definite or definable limits
congruentcongruous
reparablecapable of being repaired
fructifyto bear fruit
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
aridexcessively dry