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 |
|---|---|
| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |