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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cremateto subject to cremation
amendto put right
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
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progenydescendants
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented