cabal
a small secret group plotting against a government or authority
A cabal of disgruntled officers schemed to overthrow the regime.
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More GRE words starting with C
having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates
a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds
to obtain something by begging or sponging off others
falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts
to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion
an event causing great damage, loss, or distress
misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure
gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical fitness and grace of movement, performed using the body's own weight
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