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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |