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

WordMeaning
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
vertexthe top of the head
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
sheerunqualified
unfrockdefrock
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret