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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parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
elysianof or relating to Elysium
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
woefulfull of woe : grievous
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