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).

Random words

WordMeaning
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
validhaving legal efficacy or force
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
slaughterthe act of killing
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor