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 |
|---|---|
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| fabricate | invent |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |