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 |
|---|---|
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |