GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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WordMeaning
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
abjureto renounce upon oath
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
flirtto move erratically : flit
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something