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 |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |