GRE Word List
SUFFOCATE
to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
The meaning of the word suffocate is to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| stringent | tight |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| ramification | branch |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |