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
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
efficacythe power to produce an effect
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order