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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
dissonancelack of agreement
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work