GRE Word List

QUASH

to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely

The meaning of the word quash is to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely.

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WordMeaning
paradigmexample
overseesurvey
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
concorda state of agreement : harmony
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
diluteattenuate
rationa food allowance for one day
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze