GRE Word List

WARRANTED

sanction

The meaning of the word warranted is sanction.

Random words

WordMeaning
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)