SAT GRE abeyance Definition A state of being suspended or inactive Example "The project is currently in abeyance due to lack of funding." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← abet abhor → Study tips featuring "abeyance" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal SAT abominable