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 |
|---|---|
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |