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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zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
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