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 |
|---|---|
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
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| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
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| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
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