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 |
|---|---|
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |