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
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
understateto represent as less than is the case
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
rallyto muster for a common purpose
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
antisepticopposing microbial infection
boorpeasant
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
convolutedhaving convolutions