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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| rebuttal | the act of rebutting especially in a legal suit |
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| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
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