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 |
|---|---|
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| modish | fashionable |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |