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 |
|---|---|
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |