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
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
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portlydignified
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
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citadela fortress that commands (see command