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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WordMeaning
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
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trenchantkeen
compriseto be made up of
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repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
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