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

WordMeaning
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities