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 |
|---|---|
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| spare | not being used |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| connivance | the act of conniving |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |