GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

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WordMeaning
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting