interregnum

nounCommon GRE wordMore I words

a period between two reigns or governments when authority is suspended

In a sentence

Interregnum in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing interregnum in a sentence.

During the interregnum, rival factions jockeyed for control of the throne.

Synonyms

interimhiatusinterludegap

Antonyms

continuityreign

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Interregnum (noun) means a period between two reigns or governments when authority is suspended

Here is interregnum used in an example sentence: "During the interregnum, rival factions jockeyed for control of the throne."

Common synonyms for interregnum include interim, hiatus, interlude, gap.

Antonyms of interregnum include continuity, reign.

Interregnum is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.