GRE Word List
STYMIE
thwart; present an obstacle; stump
The meaning of the word stymie is thwart; present an obstacle; stump.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bound | leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound |
| obelisk | tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid |
| vintner | wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine |
| theoretical | based on theory; not practical or applied; hypothetical |
| panoramic | denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area |
| doff | take off; OP. don |
| default | failure to act; failure to perform a task or be present; V. |
| offensive | attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense |
| egotism | tendency to speak or write of oneself excessively; conceit; self-importance |
| maternal | motherly; N. maternity: motherhood |
