GRE Word List

FORESTALL

to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures

The meaning of the word forestall is to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures.

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WordMeaning
elusivetending to elude: such as
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
limnto draw or paint on a surface
precipitousprecipitate