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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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
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glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
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