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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scad | any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus) |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
| romp | one that romps |