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.

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tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
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seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
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caldrona large kettle or boiler
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