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 |
|---|---|
| obsessive | tending to cause obsession |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| ensconce | shelter |
| deify | to make a god of |
| fauna | animal life |
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| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |