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
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
donto put on (an article of clothing)
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
unfetterto free from fetters
canterone who uses cant: such as