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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |