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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| polity | political organization |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |