GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

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WordMeaning
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
abortiveprematurely born
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile