GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

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WordMeaning
expertisethe skill of an expert
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
beneficentdoing or producing good
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
cullto select from a group : choose
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism