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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bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
sublimate | sublime |
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