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 |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |