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 |
|---|---|
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| rightful | just |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |