GRE Word List

CESSATION

a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop

The meaning of the word cessation is a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop.

Random words

WordMeaning
puerilejuvenile
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
parlancespeech
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable