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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
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| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
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| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |