GRE Word List

CABAL

the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)

The meaning of the word cabal is the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government).

Random words

WordMeaning
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
paltryinferior
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated