GRE Word List
SUPPRESS
to put down by authority or force : subdue
The meaning of the word suppress is to put down by authority or force : subdue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
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| cognitive | of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering) |
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