GRE Word List
QUELL
to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
The meaning of the word quell is to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pundit | pandit |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |