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
cavalcadea procession (see procession
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
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sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
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tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
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