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
predecessorone that precedes
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
expiateto make amends for
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal