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
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
blareto sound loud and strident
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
submissivesubmitting to others