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
consignto give over to another's care
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
tricksterone who tricks: such as
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret