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 |
|---|---|
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
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| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| lumber | to move ponderously |