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
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
oatha 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
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
heedto pay attention
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract