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
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
retractto draw back or in
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
concatenatelinked together
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
elysianof or relating to Elysium
gauntexcessively thin and angular