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forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
He's been abstinent for 5 years. |
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the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship
of a deity.
He was focussed on his consecration. |
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to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin
;come forth; originate.
A bad smell was emanating from the locker room.
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a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
andself-gratification.
The selfish man was completely hedonistic.
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to sacrifice.
It is hard to immolate.
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used or adapted for setting property on fire:
A flame thrower is an incendiary.
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continuing without interruption; ceaseless;
unending
The incessant car alarm is annoying.
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not consolable; that cannot be comforted;
disconsolate:
When his mother died he was inconsolable.
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widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler.
He was a notorious thief.
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Law. a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases.
This car will be precedent.
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becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
The skunk was had putrecence.
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the act of reconnoitering.
We are on a reconnaissance mission.
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to transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment.
I must remit my bills.
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distasteful, objectionable, or offensive:
a repugnant smell.
You smell repugnant.
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any of various small boats of the Far East,
as one propelled by asingle scull over the stern
and provided with a roofing of mats.
I sail a sampan.
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expressed in few words; concise; terse.
His explanation was very succinct.
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arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power;
despotic abuseof authority.
The dictator ruled by tyranny.
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the state or quality of being unanimous;
a consensus or undividedopinion:
The jury was unanimous.
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green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or
grass:
My garden is verdant.
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the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing
The conversation ended of its own volition.
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