sanction
/ˈsæŋkʃn/
sanc · tion
/ˈsæŋk · ʃn/
English Definition
n. penalty; approval; authorize
Significado en Español
sanción, aprobación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trừng phạt, phê chuẩn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sanc (sacred) + tion→ sanction, approval.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “sanction”:
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A
restriction
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B
approval
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C
argument
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D
indifference
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B — approval.
“sanction” means n. penalty; approval; authorize
Common questions about “sanction”
What does “sanction” mean?
sanction — n. penalty; approval; authorize. In Chinese: 制裁；批准.
How do you pronounce “sanction”?
sanction is pronounced /ˈsæŋkʃn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sanc · tion.
Is “sanction” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. sanction appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sanction”?
sanc (sacred) + tion→ sanction, approval.
