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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retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
retrenchcut down