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
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
lewdobscene
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")