GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
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slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation