GRE Word List

SUSPENSE

the state of being suspended : suspension

The meaning of the word suspense is the state of being suspended : suspension.

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freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
irreverencelack of reverence
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset