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 |
|---|---|
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |