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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sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
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indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
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rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for