GRE Word List

CONTINENCE

the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily

The meaning of the word continence is the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily.

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WordMeaning
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
conspireplot
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
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