GRE Word List

SUSPENSE

the state of being suspended : suspension

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
leerysuspicious
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity