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
sheerunqualified
recessthe action of receding : recession
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
representationalone that represents: such as
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort