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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
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| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
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