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
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
entitybeing
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
commemorateto call to remembrance
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control