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
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
queruloushabitually complaining
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish