GRE Word List

QUENCH

put out

The meaning of the word quench is put out.

Random words

WordMeaning
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
mediumsomething in a middle position
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
oligarchygovernment by the few
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
bulkmagnitude
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
cursiverunning
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy