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
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
subsistencereal being : existence
emollientmaking soft or supple
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
caterto provide a supply of food
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
ephemerallasting a very short time