GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
submergeto put under water
peccadilloa slight offense
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
nexusconnection
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
upshotthe final result : outcome