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 |
|---|---|
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| docile | easily taught |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| drivel | nonsense |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| kismet | fate |