GRE Word List

SANCTION

a formal decree

The meaning of the word sanction is a formal decree.

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WordMeaning
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify