noun · Medium SAT word

    Hiatus

    suspension; an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

    Hiatus in a sentence

    After a five-year hiatus, the author finally published her second novel.

    Synonyms for hiatus

    • break
    • pause
    • gap

    Antonyms for hiatus

    • continuity
    • continuation
    • flow

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    Vocabulary like hiatus appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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