GRE Word List
BLACKBALL
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
The meaning of the word blackball is vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
exiguous | small in amount; minute |
reek | emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench |
representational | showing things as they actually appear in real life |
deputize | work or appoint as a deputy; N. deputy: person who has the power to take charge when the leading person is away |
effusion | pouring forth; unrestrained outpouring of feeling; V. effuse: pour out; ADJ. effusive: pouring forth; gushing |
spangle | small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation |
furor | frenzy; great anger and excitement; CF. fury |
sibling | brother or sister |
earthly | of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly reason |
pinnace | small boat |