GRE Word List
ABSTAIN
refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote
The meaning of the word abstain is refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apolitical | having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
| demeanor | behavior; bearing |
| hirsute | hairy; having a lot of hair |
| refuse | anything discarded or rejected as worthless; trash |
| creed | system of religious or ethical belief |
| canker | any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer |
| claustrophobia | fear of being locked in |
| venturesome | (of a person) bold; adventurous; daring; (of an action) risky |
| enamored | in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love |
| swipe | hit with a sweeping motion; N. |