Abiding
mediumPositive toneuh-BY-ding
adjective
Definition
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
Memory hook
A-BIDING: like bidding at an auction that never ends — it keeps going permanently.
Examples
“Her abiding love for classical music began in childhood and never waned.”
“The treaty established an abiding peace between the two nations.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Her ______ love for classical music began in childhood and never waned.”
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abiding
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GRE Tip
Abiding is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "enduring" or "lasting" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "fleeting".
Related GRE Words
enduring
Lasting over a period of time; durable
perennial
Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
persevering
Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
indelible
Making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable
permanent
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
timeless
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion
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