Abeyance
nounGREHard
Definition
a state of temporary disuse or suspension
Example Usage
"The project was held in abeyance until funding was secured."
Synonyms
suspensiondormancylatency
Antonyms
continuationactivity
Tags
#gre#advanced#noun#gre#hard
How to Use "Abeyance"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Abeyance" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Abeyance" with its synonyms: suspension, dormancy, latency. This helps with recall.
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