GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

Random words

WordMeaning
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
meandera winding path or course
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)