GRE Word List

STIFLE

to withhold from circulation or expression

The meaning of the word stifle is to withhold from circulation or expression.

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WordMeaning
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
recuperateto get back : regain
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment