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
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
vendorone that vends : seller
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul