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

WordMeaning
abnegationdenial
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest