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
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
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rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
compellingthat compels: such as
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
capsizeto cause to overturn
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
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