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 |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| sentinel | sentry |
| espouse | marry |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |