GRE Word List
THWART
to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
The meaning of the word thwart is to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| clown | farmer |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |