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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finalethe close or termination of something: such as
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
smotherto kill by depriving of air
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
growlrumble
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion