Word
quench
US/ˈkwɛntʃ/
UK/kwˈɛntʃ/
Definition
v. to satisfy a strong desire or need, especially for something like water or food. It can also mean to cool something down by putting it in a liquid.
v. to satisfy a strong desire or need, particularly for water or food; to cool a substance by immersion in a liquid. Often used in the passive voice to describe the cooling of metals.
Examples
“The cold water will quench my thirst.”
“The team's victory finally quenched the fans' frustration after a long season of losses.”
“To quench the intense heat of the molten metal, the blacksmith plunged the blade into a vat of oil, ensuring the rapid cooling process did not cause it to crack.”
Examples
simple
“The cold water will quench my thirst.”
contextual
“The team's victory finally quenched the fans' frustration after a long season of losses.”
complex
“To quench the intense heat of the molten metal, the blacksmith plunged the blade into a vat of oil, ensuring the rapid cooling process did not cause it to crack.”
Real-World Examples
“The balm quenches thirsty skin and keeps it dewy for longer than many other moisturizers we’ve tried.” Etymology
From Middle English quenchen, from Old English cwenċan, from Proto-Germanic *kwankijaną.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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