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
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
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irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented