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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confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
congenial | pleasant |