put down forcefully
Police worked to quell the riot before it spread.
Vocabulary like quell appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
strike; strike, usually with the fist
precise; marked by precise accordance with details
sharpness; wit having a sharp and caustic quality
removal; oust politically
chase; carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
swamp; a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a requirement or limiting condition
dilemma; a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant one
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