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
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
astigmatisma 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
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive