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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WordMeaning
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
rankrelative standing or position
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
stoutstrong of character: such as
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme