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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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
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remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
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pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as