GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
crescendoa gradual increase
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
facsimilean exact copy
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
plumea feather of a bird: such as
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
fervidvery hot : burning