GRE Word List

THROTTLE

to compress the throat of : choke

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
betrothto promise to marry
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
slanderto utter slander against : defame