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
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abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
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enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating