Stagnate
mediumSTAG-nayt
verb
Definition
To cease developing; to become inactive or dull
Examples
“Without innovation, the company will stagnate.”
“The economy stagnated during the recession.”
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GRE Tip
Stagnate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "languish" or "stall" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "progress".
Related GRE Words
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Lazy; unwilling to work or exert effort
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wane
To decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker
dwindle
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
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