GRE Word List
FRUSTRATE
to balk or defeat in an endeavor
The meaning of the word frustrate is to balk or defeat in an endeavor.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| demure | reserved |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |