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
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
servileof or befitting a menial position
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense