suspension; a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged
The government declared a moratorium on new construction permits.
Vocabulary like moratorium 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.
make fun; treat with contempt
not extreme or excessive
a small amount
calm or appease
extremely important
royalty; an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
dullness; the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
impressive; relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
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