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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substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
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deferput off
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
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