GRE Word List
STRANGLE
to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
The meaning of the word strangle is to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devious | wandering |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
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| braggadocio | empty boasting |
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| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
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| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| congruent | congruous |