GRE Word List

RESUMPTION

an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

The meaning of the word resumption is an act or instance of resuming : recommencement.

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WordMeaning
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
compriseto be made up of
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
grillto broil on a grill
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert