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
shoveto push along
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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