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 |
|---|---|
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |