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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sluggarda habitually lazy person
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
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cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
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replenishto fill or build up again
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony