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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|---|---|
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| precipitous | precipitate |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
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| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
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