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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|---|---|
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
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| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
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| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| raspy | harsh |
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