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.

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WordMeaning
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
compilationthe act or process of compiling
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
plummetto fall perpendicularly
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
overtopen to view : manifest
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten