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
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
mangeany of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
aphorisma concise statement of a principle