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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hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
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abnegationdenial
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
whittlea large knife
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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious