Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A device or substance that helps to keep something steady or balanced, preventing it from moving too much or changing too quickly.

Example: The stabilizer on the airplane helped it fly smoothly through turbulent weather.

Definition: Not easily changed or likely to fall apart; steady and reliable.

Example: The bridge is stable enough to support heavy trucks.

Definition: To live in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The horses stable in the barn during the winter months.

Definition: A building where domestic animals, especially horses and cattle, are kept and fed.

Example: The horses were kept in a large stable near the farm.

Definition: To put or keep something in a building where horses are kept.

Example: The farmer decided to stable the horses for the night to protect them from the storm.

Definition: In a way that is steady and not likely to change or move.

Example: The bridge was built to hold stably under heavy traffic.

Definition: The role or position held by a stadtholder, who is a governor or leader in certain regions, especially in the Netherlands historically.

Example: During the 17th century, the stadtholderate played a crucial role in the governance of the Dutch Republic.

Definition: A situation in which an economy experiences slow growth, high inflation, and high unemployment at the same time.

Example: The country is facing stagflation, making it difficult for people to find jobs while prices continue to rise.

Definition: Describing a situation or policy that leads to a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation.

Example: The government's stagflationary policies have caused concern among economists.

Definition: Causing a strong feeling of surprise or shock; something that is very impressive or difficult to believe.

Example: The staggering amount of money raised for charity surprised everyone.

Definition: In a way that is surprising or shocking, often because it is very large or extreme.

Example: The movie was staggeringly good, leaving the audience in awe.

Definition: The state of not moving or changing, often leading to a lack of progress or development.

Example: The stagnancy in the economy has caused many businesses to struggle.

Definition: Not moving or flowing; inactive and showing little or no sign of progress or development.

Example: The stagnant water in the pond was filled with algae.