GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

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WordMeaning
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
breadthdistance from side to side : width
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
benisonblessing