GRE Word List
BLACKBALL
to vote against
The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.
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|---|---|
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| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| nib | bill |
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| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |