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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
nourishmentfood
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics