GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
purgeto clear of guilt
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert