GRE Word List
ABSTEMIOUS
marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
The meaning of the word abstemious is marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |