GRE Word List

SUSPEND

to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function

The meaning of the word suspend is to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function.

Random words

WordMeaning
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
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concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd