cabal
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A small group of people who secretly plan to achieve something, often political.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
conspiracy
clique
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A _____ of senior officials was accused of pushing the decision through without proper debate."
Answer: cabal
In your own words, what does "cabal" mean?
A small group of people who secretly plan to achieve something, often political.
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