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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
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| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| sibling | sib |
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