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Word: stymie

Definition: thwart; present an obstacle; stump


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::: dank - damp; unpleasantly wet
::: extol - praise very highly; glorify
::: pharisaical - pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
::: idyllic - charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
::: baleful - evil; malignant in intent or effect; deadly; having a malign influence; portending evil; ominous; threatening; Ex. baleful look
::: malignant - tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
::: carping - petty criticism; fault-finding; fretful complaining; quibble
::: indisputable - too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
::: temerity - boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work
::: spatula - broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing