GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

Random words

WordMeaning
impenitentnot penitent
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment