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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
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| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
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