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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covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
meandera winding path or course
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
blackballto vote against