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
legenda story coming down from the past
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
miscreantunbelieving
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over