GRE Word List
SANCTION
a formal decree
The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impartial | not partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| demise | death |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |