GRE Word List

STANDSTILL

a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop

The meaning of the word standstill is a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop.

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WordMeaning
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
farcestuff
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim