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 |
|---|---|
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| harass | exhaust |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| stilted | pompous |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |