GRE Word List

COTERIE

an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose

The meaning of the word coterie is an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose.

Random words

WordMeaning
overwhelmupset
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor