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 |
|---|---|
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |