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 |
|---|---|
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| paramour | lover |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |