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 |
|---|---|
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| executioner | one who executes |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |