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
sustainto give support or relief to
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
flushto fly away suddenly
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased