GRE Word List

BLACKBALL

to vote against

The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.

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grottocave
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
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dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
leerysuspicious
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
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engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge