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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libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
abnegationdenial
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
spatefreshet
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome