The metre, kilogram, second and ampere are called fundamental units or base units. From these units we can derive some more units that are called derived units. These units are built up step by step from the base units and usually given a distinct name.
cadre [(kad-ree, kah-dray)] An elite or select group that forms the core of an organization and is capable of training new members. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Definition of macabre. 1 : having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death The macabre dance included a procession of skeletons. 2 : dwelling on the gruesome a macabre presentation of a tragic story. 3 : tending to produce horror in a beholder this macabre procession of starving peasants.