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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WordMeaning
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
anarchyabsence of government
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish