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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |