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.
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
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| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
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