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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
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| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| sober | not intoxicated |
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| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
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