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 |
|---|---|
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |