GRE Word List

ABNEGATION

denial

The meaning of the word abnegation is denial.

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WordMeaning
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
errantbehaving wrongly
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed