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 |
|---|---|
| eventual | contingent |
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| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
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| sidetrack | siding |
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| engender | beget |