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
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
incrustationa crust or hard coating
slaughterthe act of killing
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment