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 |
