GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
depravitya corrupt act or practice
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rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
prongfork
floridvery flowery in style : ornate