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 |
|---|---|
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |