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
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
cemeterya burial ground
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of