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
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
comportto be fitting : accord