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forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages.
Syn: Abnegation Ant: Drunkenness
A lot of kids are now known for disobeying abstinence and drink at parties. |
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sanctification.
Syn: Anointing Ant: desecrate |
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come forth; give off.
Syn: Arise Ant: Take
The way the boy smelled it was emanate he was rolling in garbage. |
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Sybaritic.
Syn: Decadent Ant: pure
I always got yelled at by a hedonistic man in my neighborhood because it makes him feel better to do so. |
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sacrifice.
Syn: surrender Ant: Aspire
When i was young i had to immolate certain toys and give them to good will because i was getting to old for them. |
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causing trouble, damage.
Syn: dangerous Ant: peacemaking
My brother is very incendiary and never listens. |
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never-ending, persistent.
Syn: ceaseless Ant: broken
Some new dubstep songs have an incessant part of the song that begins to annoy me after listening for too long. |
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brokenhearted.
Syn: comfortless Ant: consolable
My friend was inconsolable after she was broken up with. |
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known for a trait.
Syn: Blatant Ant: unknown
My little brother is Notorious for going back on his word. |
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authoritative example.
Syn: antecedent Ant: after
Precedent to my football game i was jittery and nervous. |
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decay.
Syn: adulteration Ant: growth
metal shows putrescence over time from rust. |
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inspection.
Syn: exploration Ant: Laziness
The detective was a reconnaissance of the crime scene. |
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send, transfer.
Syn: address Ant: hold
I went to remit a letter to the postal office, but could not because it was closed. |
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bad, obnoxious; hostile.
Syn: abhorrent Ant: friendly
The prisoners behavior was so repugnant he was locked in a cell only 4 feet wide and 4 feet long. |
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any of various small boats of the Far East, as one propelled by a single scull over the stern and provided with a roofing of mats.
Syn: party boat Ant: plane
I stayed dry underneath the sampan because the roof blocked out the rain |
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brief, to the point.
Syn: blunt Ant: lengthy
When i am in a hurry if anyone tries to talk to me i need them to be succinct so i can get back to what i am doing. |
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dictatorship.
Syn: absolutism Ant: democracy
One man coming to complete power often leads to tyranny. |
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complete agreement.
Syn: accord Ant: disagree
In order for a jury to make a decision there has to be unanimity between everyone. |
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green, blooming.
Syn: flourishing Ant: dying
One of the most tranquil things is the sight of verdant flowers in the summer. |
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free will.
Syn: accord Ant: rule
In some countries there is no such thing as volition and there minds are filled with propaganda. |
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