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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
remittancea sum of money remitted
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region