GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
dissensiondisagreement
regimeregimen
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
conspireplot
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand