GRE Word List
CAUCUS
a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
The meaning of the word caucus is a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| debut | a first appearance |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |