GRE Word List
SANCTION
a formal decree
The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
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| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| convention | agreement |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |