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
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
kudospraise given for achievement
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
disingenuouslacking in candor