GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

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WordMeaning
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
addressto mark directions for delivery on
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent