GRE Word List
QUENCH
put out
The meaning of the word quench is put out.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| dint | force |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
