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
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
unfetterto free from fetters
pedestriancommonplace
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface