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
outstripto go faster or farther than
writheto twist into coils or folds
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
wrenchto move with a violent twist
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
deprecateto express disapproval of
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr