moratorium

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity

In a sentence

Moratorium in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing moratorium in a sentence.

The city imposed a moratorium on new construction until the study was complete.

Synonyms

suspensionbanhaltfreeze

Antonyms

continuationresumption

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Moratorium (noun) means a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity

Here is moratorium used in an example sentence: "The city imposed a moratorium on new construction until the study was complete."

Common synonyms for moratorium include suspension, ban, halt, freeze.

Antonyms of moratorium include continuation, resumption.

Moratorium 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.