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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
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| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| abnegation | denial |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
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| spate | freshet |
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