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definition:any self-restraint, self-denial, or forbearance.
synonyms: abstemiousness, sobriety, teetotalism. antonyms:intoxication, revelry, self-indulgence.
sample: Abstinence is the best way to prevent many harmful situations. |
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(noun)
definition: ordination to a sacred office.
synonyms: dedication,ordination, anointing,blessing.
antonyms:disloyalty, enmity, sedition, treachery.
sample: Attending mass was part of the consecration of the church. |
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(verb)
definition: to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin.
synonyms: arise, spring, flow.
antonyms: take, withdraw.
sample: Although the cut didn't look infected puss continued to emanate. |
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definition: a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
synonyms: decadent,effete, epicurean.
antonyms: austere, frugal, poor.
sample: Sarahs life was devoted to her hedonistic ways. |
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definition: to sacrifice.
synonyms: crucify, dispatch, do away with.
antonyms: bear, create, give birth.
sample: Since economic times were not so great in the WWII period famlies had to immolate certain objects. |
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(adjective)
definition: used or adapted for setting property on fire.
synonyms: subversive, treacherous, wicked.
antonyms: peacemaking.
sample: After one house cought fire all the rest of the houses surrounding were incendiary. |
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(adjective)
definition: continuing without interruption.
synonyms: unceasing, constant, continuous.
antonyms: intermittent.
sample: The incessant rain made it impossible for me to stay dry. |
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(adjective)
definition: that cannot be comforted.
synonyms: crestfallen, crushed, desolate.
antonyms: happy, lighthearted, pleased.
sample: Normally after someones family memeber passes away they are inconsolable. |
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(adjective)
definition: widely and unfavorably known.
synonyms: blatant, dishonorable.
antonyms: inconspicuous, obscure, unimportant.
sample: America is notorious for their fast food restaurants. |
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(adjective)
definition: a legal decision or form of proceeding.
synonyms: example, model, pattern, standard.
antonyms: after, behind, following.
sample: Teachers are very precedent about finishing the lesson plan they have for that day. |
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