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

WordMeaning
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
overblownpast the prime of bloom
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aviarya place for keeping birds confined
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
fortuitousoccurring by chance
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose