GRE Word List
SMOTHER
to kill by depriving of air
The meaning of the word smother is to kill by depriving of air.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| calorific | caloric |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| endue | provide |