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
connivancethe act of conniving
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
rankrelative standing or position
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
stenchstink
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied