GRE Word List

ABEYANCE

a state of temporary inactivity : suspension

The meaning of the word abeyance is a state of temporary inactivity : suspension.

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exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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