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 |
|---|---|
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| laggard | lagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |