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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indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
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rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
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acuitykeenness of perception
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate