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 |
|---|---|
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |