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 |
|---|---|
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
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| convoluted | having convolutions |
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| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
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| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| upright | perpendicular |
| motley | variegated in color |
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