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.

Random words

WordMeaning
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
canterone who uses cant: such as
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action