Thursday, August 1, 2013

abeyance


  • Meaning  -  suspended action
  • Synonyms -  suspended, withheld, inoperative, out of action, pending.
  • Antonyms -  ongoing, action, activity, continuance, continuation.
  • Usage -  The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival.
  • Remember -  Interpret it as opposite of obey+ance -- not obeying the given orders and suspend the work (action)

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