GRE Word List
BLACKBALL
to vote against
The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
| effete | no longer fertile |