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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WordMeaning
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
lagone that lags or is last
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating