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
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unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
maverickan unbranded range animal
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number