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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
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