GRE Word List
ABEYANCE
a state of temporary inactivity : suspension
The meaning of the word abeyance is a state of temporary inactivity : suspension.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |