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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| enduring | lasting |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |