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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accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
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foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
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sibling | sib |
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