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 |
|---|---|
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| scintilla | spark |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| bungle | to act or work clumsily and awkwardly |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| roil | to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| raspy | harsh |