GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
emetican agent that induces vomiting
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled