Arrest
mediumuh-REST
verb
Definition
(verb) To stop or check the progress of something; to seize by legal authority
Examples
“The treatment arrested the spread of the disease.”
“Nothing could arrest the nation's economic decline.”
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GRE Tip
Arrest is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "halt" or "check" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "advance".
Related GRE Words
stem
(verb) To stop or restrict; to originate from
stagnate
To cease developing; to become inactive or dull
thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
check
(verb) To restrain or control; to stop the progress of
appropriate
(verb) To take something for one's own use without permission; (adjective) suitable or proper
galvanize
To shock or excite someone into taking action
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