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
ossifyto change into bone
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
raspto rub with something rough
heedto pay attention
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
connivancethe act of conniving
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness