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
nibbill
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
stiltedpompous
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
raimentclothing
treadto step or walk on or over
flagrantconspicuously offensive
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs