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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|---|---|
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
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| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
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| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
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