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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WordMeaning
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prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
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augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur