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 |
|---|---|
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| mischance | bad luck |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |