GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
dintforce
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
chasethe hunting of wild animals
submergeto put under water
direexciting horror
retributionrecompense
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to