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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
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| quack | to make the characteristic cry of a duck |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |