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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
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| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
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