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
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
calculatedapt
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
extolto praise highly : glorify
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind