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 |
|---|---|
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| tawny | of the color tawny |