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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| lackluster | lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |