GRE Word List
BLACKBALL
to vote against
The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| implement | a device used in the performance of a task : tool |
| progeny | descendants |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| demerit | offense |