GRE Word List

ABSTINENCE

the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable

The meaning of the word abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable.

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WordMeaning
unregeneratenot regenerate
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
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rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
maroona dark red
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
giddydizzy
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile