abstinence
/ˈæbstɪnəns/
ab · sti · nence
/ˈæb · stɪ · nəns/
English Definition
n. self-restraint sobriety temperance
Significado en Español
abstinencia, moderación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kiêng khem, tiết chế
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Example Sentence
He practiced abstinence from alcohol.
他戒酒。
Synonyms
self-restraint
temperance
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(leave) + tin(hold/take) → restraint, abstinence.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “abstinence”:
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A
Indulgence
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B
Restraint
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C
Excess
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D
Gluttony
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B — Restraint.
“abstinence” means n. self-restraint sobriety temperance
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
During the strict fast, complete ______ from all food is expected.
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A
abstinence
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B
indulgence
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C
excess
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D
greed
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A — abstinence.
“abstinence” means n. self-restraint sobriety temperance
Common questions about “abstinence”
What does “abstinence” mean?
abstinence — n. self-restraint sobriety temperance. In Chinese: 节制；禁欲.
How do you pronounce “abstinence”?
abstinence is pronounced /ˈæbstɪnəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ab · sti · nence.
How do you use “abstinence” in a sentence?
He practiced abstinence from alcohol. (他戒酒。)
What are synonyms for “abstinence”?
self-restraint, temperance — all close in meaning to abstinence (n. self-restraint sobriety temperance).
Is “abstinence” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abstinence appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abstinence”?
ab-(leave) + tin(hold/take) → restraint, abstinence.
