abstemious
/æbˈstiːmiəs/
ab · ste · mi · ous
/æb · ˈstiː · mi · əs/
English Definition
adj. moderate restrained temperate
Significado en Español
sobrio, moderado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiết chế, điều độ
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Example Sentence
He led an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excesses.
他过着有节制的生活方式，避免过度。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(away from) + tem (drink/eat, alcohol) → moderate, abstemious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “abstemious”:
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A
Indulgent
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B
Restrained
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C
Greedy
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D
Lavish
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B — Restrained.
“abstemious” means adj. moderate restrained temperate
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Known for his ______ habits, the monk ate only the simplest food.
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A
greedy
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B
indulgent
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C
excessive
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D
abstemious
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D — abstemious.
“abstemious” means adj. moderate restrained temperate
Common questions about “abstemious”
What does “abstemious” mean?
abstemious — adj. moderate restrained temperate. In Chinese: 有节制的；节约的.
How do you pronounce “abstemious”?
abstemious is pronounced /æbˈstiːmiəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ab · ste · mi · ous.
How do you use “abstemious” in a sentence?
He led an abstemious lifestyle, avoiding excesses. (他过着有节制的生活方式，避免过度。)
What are synonyms for “abstemious”?
temperate, moderate — all close in meaning to abstemious (adj. moderate restrained temperate).
Is “abstemious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abstemious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abstemious”?
ab-(away from) + tem (drink/eat, alcohol) → moderate, abstemious.
