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
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
pryto look closely or inquisitively
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
canarda false or unfounded report or story
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord