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
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
exploitdeed
fermentto undergo fermentation
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
caldrona large kettle or boiler
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
pungentsharply painful