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
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
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tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
executorone who executes something
respitea period of temporary delay
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for