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
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory