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
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
finishto come to an end : terminate
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted