GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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WordMeaning
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
zealota zealous person
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
gauntexcessively thin and angular