GRE Word List

BLACKBALL

to vote against

The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.

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WordMeaning
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
loutto bow in respect
stoutstrong of character: such as
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
compartmenta separate division or section
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime