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
maneuvera military or naval movement
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
unfrockdefrock
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
besiegeto surround with armed forces