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 |
|---|---|
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
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| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
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| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
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| lucre | monetary gain : profit |