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

WordMeaning
dapperneat and trim in appearance
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
expiateto make amends for
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)