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
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trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
heed | to pay attention |
bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |