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
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
remediablecapable of being remedied
cohortscompanion
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
discretionindividual choice or judgment