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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WordMeaning
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
recipientone that receives : receiver
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody