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 |
|---|---|
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |