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the state of being without a drug
syn: abnegation, abstaining,soberness
ant: drunkenness, excess, indulgence
The religion preached a complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol. |
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dedication to the service and worship of a deity
syn: dedication, devotion, exaltation
ant: give-up, leave
The club held consecration rituals, most involved giving blood. |
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to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth
syn: arise, birth, derive
ant: take, withdraw
The loud squeal was eminated from air conditioner throughout class. |
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a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification
syn: greedy, hedonic, miserly
ant: benevolent, good, humble
To pursue his hedonistic goals, the boy dropped out of school. |
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to sacrifice; to destroy by fire
syn: annihilate, assassinate, crucify
ant: bear, create, give birth
The war protester immolated himself to gain cause against the war. |
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used or adapted for setting property on fire
syn: dangerous, dissentious, inflammatory
ant: peacemaking
The house was set on fire by an incendiary bomb. |
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continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
syn: ceaseless, constant, continual
ant: broken, ceasing, ending
The loud and incessant noise of the television made it impossible to talk. |
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that cannot be comforted; disconsolate
syn: comfortless, dejected, desolate
ant: consolable, happy, understanding
She was inconsolable after her son died in a tragic car crash. |
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widely and unfavorably known
syn: blatant, dishonorable, disreputable
ant: inconspicuous, quiet, subtle
The notorious criminal was all over the news after his multiple bank robberies. |
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any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations
syn: authority, instance, model
ant: after, following
The past two Laker championships set a precedent that suggests another one to follow. |
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