Cabal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /kəˈbæl/ (noun & verb) Definition a small secret group of people or plotters trying to take action to overturn something especially with political purposes, clique, circle, clan, camarilla, mob, camp, mafia, faction, ring, gang, coterie, collusion, conspiracy, artifice – to form a cabal Example A cabal is a group of people…
Machination GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ma ki·na·tion/ (noun) Definition devising plots or schemes to accomplish some evil end or collusion, conspiracy, collusion, scheme or plot, plotting, cabal, intrigue, design, plan Example Machination is contriving a plot or conspiracy. The act of planning or contriving a scheme for executing some purpose, particularly an evil purpose; an artful…
Collusion GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /kəˈluː.ʒən/ (noun) Definition illegal and secret cooperation of people to cheat or deceive others, conspiracy, involvement, complicity, connivance, machination, collaboration Example The RUC was superseded by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in 2001. The former police force was renamed and reformed, as is provided for by the final version…