Council
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noun
Definition
An advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people
Memory hook
COUNCIL: a group that sits together (concilium) — an advisory or governing body (not counsel = advice).
Word roots
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Examples
“The city council voted to approve the new zoning regulations.”
“She was elected to the student council.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The city ______ voted to approve the new zoning regulations.”
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council
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GRE Tip
Council is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "assembly" or "committee" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "individual".
Related GRE Words
systematic
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
accept
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
accomplished
Highly trained or skilled; completed successfully
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances; beneficial
advocate
To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy
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