GRE Word List
SANCTION
approve; ratify; N: permission; penalty intended to enforce compliance
The meaning of the word sanction is approve; ratify; N: permission; penalty intended to enforce compliance.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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plumber | one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes) |
conspire | take part in a conspiracy; (of events) work together; combine; Ex. Events conspired to produce great difficulties. |
duration | length of time something lasts |
chuckle | laugh quietly |
compartment | one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided |
tantalize | tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure |
exasperate | vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience) |
championship | position of champion; defense or support; competition held to determine a champion |
laconic | brief and to the point; using few words; terse |
copious | plentiful |