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

WordMeaning
grategrating
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
jostleto come in contact or into collision
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
filthfoul or putrid matter