GRE Word List

BLACKBALL

to vote against

The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.

Random words

WordMeaning
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
affectedartificial; pretended
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
docileeasily taught
plaitpleat
siblingsib
firebranda piece of burning wood
drasticacting rapidly or violently