GRE Word List
FORESTALL
prevent by taking action in advance
The meaning of the word forestall is prevent by taking action in advance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| teetotalism | practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total |
| application | diligent attention; diligence; V. apply oneself |
| elevation | elevated position; altitude; height; flat upright side of a building; angle made by pointing a gun; Ex. The elevation of her style is much admired; Ex. front elevation of the house |
| momentum | quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force |
| diaphanous | sheer; transparent |
| longevity | long life; long duration |
| overwrought | nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done |
| halcyon | calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days |
| uncanny | strange; mysterious; Ex. uncanny knack |
| cacophonous | discordant; inharmonious; N. cacophony: unpleasant mixture of loud sounds |
