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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| shove | to push along |