GRE Word List
CLIQUE
a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
The meaning of the word clique is a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |