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
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
understateto represent as less than is the case
neophytea new convert : proselyte
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse