Vocabulary Flashcards with Discipline and Control Words

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.

Extreme self-discipline and abstinence from worldly pleasures or comforts.

Voluntary restraint or increased frugality especially in a stern and serious manner or attitude.

The art of creating decorative, hand-written lettering using a brush or pen.

Voluntarily choosing to abstain from engaging in sexual activity or from entering into a marital or sexual relationship.

The art of creating and arranging dance movements and patterns.

A feeling of guilt, remorse or regret about something you have done or might do.

To tighten or compress something, often resulting in a reduction in its size or volume.

Feeling or expressing remorse, guilt or regret for having done something wrong.

To manage, direct, or regulate something or someone in order to influence or maintain order, stability, or desired outcomes.

To reduce, limit, or shorten something, often with the intention of making it more manageable or less extensive.

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

To stop doing something, especially when it is no longer appropriate or necessary.

An individual who holds absolute power and authority over a country or a group of people.

Displays autocratic or oppressive characteristics, marked by an inclination to exercise absolute power, control, or authority without regard for others' opinions or rights.

An official or authoritative instruction, order, or guidance given by an individual, organization, government, or authority figure.

A person who enforces rules and regulations, and who is strict and firm in upholding discipline.

The practice of training oneself to do something in a controlled and habitual way.

Lacking discipline or restraint with regard to sensual pleasures or activities that are considered immoral or depraved.

Firmly established, deeply rooted, or ingrained in a particular position, belief, or system.

A system for which people or things are organized according to status or power.

To encourage or instigate someone to do something, especially something that is harmful or illegal.

Unable to control bodily functions, particularly with respect to urination or defecation.

A person who is strict and demanding in their behavior or attitude.

Characterized by seclusion, simplicity, and devotion to religious or spiritual pursuits, often within a monastery or a similar secluded community.

To defend from a weapon or attack in various forms of combat, such as fencing, martial arts, or sword fighting.

A social system in which positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men.

To illegally hunt or fish on someone else's property without permission.

Planned, considered or thought out in advance, typically with the intention of committing a deliberate action or crime.

A strict adherence to etiquette, codes of conduct, or formalities, often in situations that require precise and meticulous attention to detail.

Lacking courage or determination, often accompanied by timidity, cowardice, or weakness.

To suppress or put an end to something, such as an uprising, rebellion, or disturbance.

Suppressed or restrained, often due to societal, cultural, or personal factors.

To limit, control, or hold back someone or something from taking a particular action or exhibiting certain behavior.

To limit, confine, or impose limitations or regulations on something or someone.

Imposing limitations, constraints, or restrictions on a person, object, action, or situation.

Characterized by thoroughness, precision, and a high level of strictness or exacting standards.

Relating to basic and fundamental elements or principles.

To avoid or evade one's responsibilities, duties, or obligations intentionally.

Serious, calm, and clear-headed, particularly not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A state or quality of being sober, which means being clear-headed, free from the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any intoxicating substances.

Characterized by simplicity, austerity, and a lack of luxury or excess.

To make something stable, steady, or balanced.

Characterized by precise adherence to rules, regulations, or guidelines.

A restriction or limitation on something, often imposed by a rule or regulation.

The practice of moderation or self-control, particularly in relation to pleasure and desires.

Oppressive, dictatorial, and exercises absolute or excessive power and control.

The oppressive and unjust exercise of power, often wielded by a single individual or a small group, over a population.

Lacking restraint, regulation, or supervision.