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Forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages
syn: avoidance, chastity, continence
ant: intoxication, revelry, self-indulgence
The rehab patients were abstinent from drugs and alcohol for 1 month. |
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The act of giving the sacramental character to the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine, esp. in the Roman Catholic Church.
syn: blessing, glorification, devotion
ant: treachery, treason
Consecration takes place in Catholic Churches with bread and wine, blessed by the Pope. |
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To flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.
syn: originate, proceed, radiate, rise
ant: take, withdraw
The toaster emanated in the 1890's by an inventor in Great Brtain. |
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A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
syn: selfish, luxurious,
ant:caring, un-selfish
Many rich girls who only care about themselves are said to be hedonistic. |
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To sacrifice.
syn: assassinate, crucify, dispatch
ant: bear, create
In some tribes, they would immolate animals. |
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Used or adapted for setting property on fire.
syn: dangerous, demagogic, inflammatory
ant: peacemaking
The bombs that caused destruction were inscendiary. |
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Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending.
syn: ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting
ant: broken, ceasing, ending, interrupted
The huge book i read felt incessant. |
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Not consolable; that cannot be comforted; disconsolate.
syn: comfortless, desolate, discouraged, distressed , sad
ant: happy, understanding
The girl was inconsolable after her boyfriend of 3 years broke up with her. |
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Widely and unfavorably known.
syn: dishonorable, scandalous, shady
ant: popular, praised
Biggie Smalls was considered notorious for his thug life actions. |
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Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
syn: authority, criterion
ant: anarchy
Going to court for robbery is precedent.
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Becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
syn: rotting, disintegration, deterioration
ant: cleanliness, purity, sterility
The pumpkins began to become putrescence after a while of being outside. |
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Inspection.
Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
syn: exploration, investigation
ant: nothing
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1.To transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment.
2.To refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc.
syn: address, consign, dispatch
ant: hold, keep
The mom remitted her son some money to help him out with bills. The cop remitted from sending the boy to jail.
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Distasteful, objectionable, or offensive.
syn: objectionable, odious, revulsive
ant: friendly, good, nice, pleasant
Food that has been left out for too long becomes repugnant. |
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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.
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Expressed in few words; concise
syn: blunt, condensed,
ant: lengthy, long-winded, wordy
The girl made her story succinct by summarizing the plot only. |
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Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.
syn: absolutism, autocracy , cruelty
ant: democracy
If our country was in tyranny, people would not be happy. |
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The state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion.
syn: consensus, consent, harmony, unison
ant: judgemental, chaotic, unorganized
At aa meetings, alcoholics use unanimity while speaking oppinions and sharing stories. |
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Green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass.
Syn: flourishing, fresh, grassy, leafy
Ant: dying, lifeless, tired
Rainforests are usually very verdant with lots of trees and life. |
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The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing.
syn: desire, determination, option
ant: no choice, forceful
Everyone has volition to do the things that person wants to do. |
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