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
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
rigto fit out with rigging
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts