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
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
plummetto fall perpendicularly
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling