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 |
|---|---|
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| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
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