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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WordMeaning
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
potentateruler
tannerone that tans hides
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed