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 |
|---|---|
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| viand | an item of food |