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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tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
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physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
sleekslick
concentrichaving a common center
colloquyconversation
discloseto make known or public