GRE Word List
STIFLE
to withhold from circulation or expression
The meaning of the word stifle is to withhold from circulation or expression.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| perjury | the 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 |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |