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
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
lumberto move ponderously
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction