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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| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| influx | a coming in |
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| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| dire | exciting horror |
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| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
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| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |