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 |
|---|---|
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |