GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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WordMeaning
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
succulentfull of juice : juicy
groovea long narrow channel or depression
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on