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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lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
rightfuljust
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
aspirantone who aspires
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
beelinea straight direct course
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument