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 |
|---|---|
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| maroon | a dark red |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |