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What does the adjective abstinent mean?

refraining

excessive

indulgent

unrestrained

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Characterized by the deliberate and voluntary avoidance or restraint from indulging in certain actions, substances, or behaviors, often for moral, religious, or health-related reasons.

It implies the act of abstaining or refraining from engaging in activities that are typically deemed pleasurable, satisfying, or addictive. When someone is described as abstinent, it signifies their conscious choice to resist or abstain from specific behaviors or substances that are considered potentially harmful, addictive, or morally questionable. This adjective is frequently used in the context of abstaining from alcohol, drugs, or sexual activity. Abstinent individuals exhibit self-discipline, willpower, and often adhere to personal or cultural values, commitments, or principles that guide their decision to avoid certain behaviors or substances.

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abstinent

Characterized by the deliberate and voluntary avoidance or restraint from indulging in certain actions, substances, or behaviors, often for moral, religious, or health-related reasons.

autocratic

Characterized by a single ruler or authority figure who holds complete power and control over the decision-making process.

bureaucratic

Strict adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures at the expense of efficiency or common sense.

buttress

An architectural feature that is used to support and reinforce a building or structure.

choke

To experience a blockage or obstruction in the throat or airway, leading to difficulty in breathing.

component

A distinct part or element that forms a larger whole.

conscript

To enlist someone into military service or compel them to serve in the armed forces, typically during times of war or national emergency.

constraint

A limitation or restriction that is placed on a person, thing, or situation.

cursory

Done quickly and superficially, without careful attention to detail or thorough examination.

deport

To forcibly remove or expel an individual from a country or place, typically due to a violation of immigration laws or a determination that their presence is undesirable or unlawful.

deputize

To grant someone temporary authority or power to act on behalf of another person or organization.

despotic

Characterized by the exercise of absolute power, often with a tyrannical or oppressive nature.

despotism

A form of government or rule characterized by the exercise of absolute power and control by a single ruler or a small group of individuals.

disenfranchise

To deny someone the right to vote or participate in the political process.

dispel

To make something disappear or to drive it away by removing doubt, fear, or misconception.

dispense

To distribute, provide or administer something, often in a formal or regulated way.