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 |
|---|---|
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |