GRE Word List
STANCH
to check or stop the flowing of
The meaning of the word stanch is to check or stop the flowing of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| bulk | magnitude |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| construe | to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |