GRE Word List

FOIL

to prevent from attaining an end : defeat

The meaning of the word foil is to prevent from attaining an end : defeat.

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WordMeaning
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
omnipotentalmighty
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
reaperone that reaps
imminentready to take place : happening soon