Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that shows no movement or progress; remaining still or inactive.

Example: The water in the pond was stagnantly still, with no signs of life.

Definition: To stop developing or progressing; to remain unchanged or inactive.

Example: If you don't challenge yourself, your skills will stagnate over time.

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

Example: The economy faced stagnation due to a lack of investment.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is serious, calm, and respectable, often in a way that seems old-fashioned or overly formal.

Example: The staid professor rarely showed any emotion during his lectures.

Definition: More serious, steady, and respectable than someone or something else.

Example: His staider demeanor made him a trusted leader in the community.

Definition: In a serious, steady, and respectable way, without excitement or enthusiasm.

Example: She staidly listened to the lecture, showing no signs of boredom or distraction.

Definition: The quality of being serious, calm, and respectable, often in a way that is dull or unexciting.

Example: Her staidness made her the perfect candidate for the formal event, where excitement was not the goal.

Definition: A pointed piece of wood or metal that is driven into the ground to mark a spot, support a structure, or indicate a boundary. It can also refer to a share or interest in a business or financial venture.

Example: The campers used a stake to secure their tent to the ground.

Definition: To fasten or secure something using a pointed post or to risk something, especially money, in a game or business.

Example: He decided to stake his savings on the new business venture.

Definition: A situation where no progress can be made or no further action is possible, often used in games like chess when a player cannot make a legal move.

Example: The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.

Definition: To cause a situation where no progress can be made, often in a game or negotiation, where neither side can win or move forward.

Example: The negotiations reached a stalemate, with both parties refusing to compromise.

Definition: The act of following or watching someone closely and secretly, often in a way that causes fear or anxiety.

Example: The police arrested him for stalking his ex-girlfriend.

Definition: To follow someone quietly and secretly, often with the intention of causing them harm or fear.

Example: The detective was stalking the suspect to gather more evidence.