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
bentunenclosed grassland
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
conscientiousmeticulous
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
miscreantunbelieving