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
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
nexusconnection
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
penchanta strong and continued inclination
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile