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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
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| garner | to gather into storage |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
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