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 |
|---|---|
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| natal | native |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| dire | exciting horror |