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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
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| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |