GRE Word List

THROTTLE

to compress the throat of : choke

The meaning of the word throttle is to compress the throat of : choke.

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figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
attireto put garments on : dress
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
descryto catch sight of
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
rightfuljust
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink