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
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
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bedraggleto wet thoroughly
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
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dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
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interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb