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

WordMeaning
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
convolutedhaving convolutions
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush