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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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
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menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
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impingeencroach
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine