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
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flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
blareto sound loud and strident
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
demurto take exception : object
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gradationa series forming successive stages
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