GRE Word List

CURFEW

the sounding of a bell at evening

The meaning of the word curfew is the sounding of a bell at evening.

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WordMeaning
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
husbanda male partner in a marriage
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
sidetracksiding
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
gushto issue copiously or violently
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter