GRE Word List
FRUSTRATE
thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose
The meaning of the word frustrate is thwart; defeat; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plumb | exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of |
| curb | chain or strap used with a bit to restrain a horse; something that checks; V: check; restrain |
| entice | lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt |
| protract | prolong; lengthen in time; draw out |
| sojourn | temporary stay; V: stay for a time |
| nomadic | wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place |
| ultimate | final; not susceptible to further analysis; fundamental; Ex. The sun is the ultimate source of energy. |
| seminary | school for training future ministers; secondary school, especially for young women |
| deplore | regret; express sorrow and severe disapproval for something bad; Ex. deplore their violent behavior; ADJ. deplorable: very bad; deserving severe disapproval; Ex. deplorable living condition |
| juncture | crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining |
