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 |
|---|---|
| diadem | crown |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |