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 |
|---|---|
| slaughter | the act of killing |
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| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |