GRE Word List

SMOTHER

to kill by depriving of air

The meaning of the word smother is to kill by depriving of air.

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WordMeaning
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
reparteea quick and witty reply
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation