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
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
receptiveable or inclined to receive
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
hideto put out of sight : secrete
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
guilelessinnocent