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.

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WordMeaning
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
interloperone that interlopes: such as
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession