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 |
|---|---|
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| wanton | merciless |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |