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 |
|---|---|
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |