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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burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
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fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
demolitionthe act of demolishing
provenanceorigin
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
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misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities