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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| duration | continuance in time |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| appease | pacify |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |