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 |
|---|---|
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |