GRE Word List

BLACKBALL

to vote against

The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.

Random words

WordMeaning
conveneto come together in a body
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
corrugatedhaving corrugations