GRE Word List
CLIQUE
a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
The meaning of the word clique is a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| roil | to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |