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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WordMeaning
sapthe fluid part of a plant
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
seedycontaining or full of seeds
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance