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
steeplofty
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity