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.
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