GRE Word List

BLACKBALL

to vote against

The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.

Random words

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incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
dummya person who is incapable of speaking