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

WordMeaning
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
meandera winding path or course
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use