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 |
|---|---|
| fete | festival |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| crass | gross |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |