GRE Word List

ABSTAIN

to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice

The meaning of the word abstain is to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice.

Random words

WordMeaning
concatenatelinked together
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
bevya large group or collection
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation