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 |
|---|---|
| dour | stern |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| decipher | decode |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| beeline | a straight direct course |