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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abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
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toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
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pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd