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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WordMeaning
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
equityjustice according to natural law or right
respitea period of temporary delay
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
fermentto undergo fermentation
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune