GRE Word List
CAUCUS
private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers or determine policy; CF. the Caucus club of Boston
The meaning of the word caucus is private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers or determine policy; CF. the Caucus club of Boston.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preamble | introductory statement |
| indemnify | make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured |
| dignitary | person of high rank or position |
| mischance | ill luck |
| rancor | long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous |
| complacency | self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent |
| deliberate | consider; ponder; ADJ: done on purpose; slow |
| askew | crookedly; slanted; at an angle |
| rivet | metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross |
| sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
