GRE Word List

STYMIE

to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of

The meaning of the word stymie is to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of.

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WordMeaning
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
limnto draw or paint on a surface
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
deputizeto appoint as deputy
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint