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
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
slakesubside
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
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platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude