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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
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| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| retrench | cut down |
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| sleeper | one that sleeps |
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| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |