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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| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
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| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |