Correct Answer:
A. suspended action
Abeyance means a state of temporary suspension.
- Correct answer - suspended action: it has the same meaning as Abeyance.
- excitement: a state of eager enthusiasm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.
- obedience: compliance with orders - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.
- discussion: conversation about a topic - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.