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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contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
lateralof or relating to the side
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rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
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