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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WordMeaning
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
prosodythe study of versification
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing