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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outstripto go faster or farther than
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cankeran erosive or spreading sore
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
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intersticea space that intervenes between things
consignto give over to another's care
lateralof or relating to the side