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 |
|---|---|
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
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| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
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