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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| devious | wandering |
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