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 |
|---|---|
| abnegation | denial |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |