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 |
|---|---|
| overwhelm | upset |
| shove | to push along |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| alleviate | relieve |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| germ | a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |