Thwart
mediumTHWORT
verb
Definition
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
Examples
“Bad weather thwarted their plans for a picnic.”
“Security measures thwarted the attempted break-in.”
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GRE Tip
Thwart is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "frustrate" or "foil" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "assist".
Related GRE Words
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check
(verb) To restrain or control; to stop the progress of
denounce
To publicly declare to be wrong or evil; condemn
rebut
To claim or prove that evidence or an accusation is false
dissent
To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly held
adverse
Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable
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