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
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
fermentationthe 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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking