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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raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
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incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
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