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
canterone who uses cant: such as
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement