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
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
imbibedrink
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor