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
stem_fromarise from; originate from
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata