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 |
|---|---|
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
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| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| mulct | fine |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
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| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |