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
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
dearthscarcity that makes dear
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
sparenot being used
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness