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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |