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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nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
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desperadoa bold or violent criminal
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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
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