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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irreverencelack of reverence
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ephemerallasting a very short time
bentunenclosed grassland
felonone who has committed a felony
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