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
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
compellingthat compels: such as
hortatoryhortative
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
parcheddeprived of natural moisture