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 |
|---|---|
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| paradigm | example |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| facsimile | an exact copy |