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 |
|---|---|
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| brazen | made of brass |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| hirsute | hairy |