GRE Word List
BLACKBALL
to vote against
The meaning of the word blackball is to vote against.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |