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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |