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

WordMeaning
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
acclaimapplaud
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
schismdivision
reparablecapable of being repaired
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow