GRE Word List
STANDSTILL
condition of no movement or activity; stop
The meaning of the word standstill is condition of no movement or activity; stop.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cremate | incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium |
| vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
| prosper | become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care |
| inconsistency | state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible |
| rightful | legally correct; Ex. rightful owner |
| exemplify | show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting. |
| reconcile | make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs |
| arch- | chief; first; Ex. archbishop |
| illicit | illegal |
| monumental | massive; impressively large; built as a monument |
