Question

1. read the following from line 6. \and quench its speed in the slushy sand.\ the word has a similar meaning to quench as it is use

Explanation:

"Quench" means to extinguish or put out. "Extinguish" has a similar meaning. "Increase" means to make larger, which is the opposite. "Quicken" means to make faster, also opposite. "Suppress" means to forcibly put an end to, which is not the same as "quench" in this context.

Answer:

extinguish