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 |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
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| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |