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 |
|---|---|
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| quench | put out |
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| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
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| decant | to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
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| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |