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 |
|---|---|
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| lewd | obscene |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |