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
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
determinatehaving defined limits
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
dissentto withhold assent or approval
fervidvery hot : burning
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
hypochondriachypochondriacal
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued