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
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
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)
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
ripto tear or split apart or open
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
impedimentsomething that impedes