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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| condign | deserved |
| amend | to put right |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |