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 |
|---|---|
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |