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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |