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 |
|---|---|
| environ | encircle |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
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| dally | to act playfully |
| opulence | wealth |
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| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |