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 |
|---|---|
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| venue | locale |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |