GRE Word List

INCONTINENT

not continent: such as

The meaning of the word incontinent is not continent: such as.

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WordMeaning
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
vividvery strong : very high in chroma