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
disquietudeanxiety
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
blackballto vote against
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk