GRE Word List
SANCTION
a formal decree
The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |