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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |