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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
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