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
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
procurementthe act or process of procuring
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
descryto catch sight of
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat