GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
vieto strive for superiority : contend
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pluckto pull or pick off or out
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
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