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
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
stenchstink
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
conveneto come together in a body
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous