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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WordMeaning
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
opulencewealth
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior