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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dissensiondisagreement
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missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation