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 |
|---|---|
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
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| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
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