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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| devious | wandering |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| scourge | whip |
| seemly | good-looking |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |