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abstinence
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(n.) the practice of abstaining; doing without
(Although the preacher talked aobut abstinence a great deal, it was well known that he would have a drink now and then.) syn: self denial ant: indulgence |
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ambulatory
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(adj.) able to walk; up and about
(The ambulatory patients were led to basement shelters, but the bedridden patients had to wait for stretcher bearers to carry them below.) |
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diatribe
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(n.) a bitter and abusive criticism
(When be began his customary diatribe about shiftless and rude teenagers, I just walked out.) |
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didactic
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(adj.) intended to instruct, guide or teach
(Her poetry was so didactic that, although one learned a great deal about the topic, the poetry wasn't very good.) |
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diffident
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(adj.) timid, shy; lacking in confidence
(Unlike her sister, who is quite outgoing, Jan was a little diffident.) syn: reserved ant: confident, aggressive |
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garrulous
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(adj.) very talkative
(Susan was so garrulous that Steve couldn't get a word in edgewise.) syn: verbose, loquacious ant: reticent, taciturn |
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mandatory
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(adj.) required; obligatory
(In order to protect innocent victims, most states have mandatory auto insurance laws.) syn: compulsory ant: voluntary, optional |
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morbid
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(adj.) preoccupied with gruesome or gloomy matters; grisly; horrible
(It was such a morbid story that it depressed me.) syn: morose, glum ant: cheerful |
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munificent
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(adj.) very generous in giving; lavish
(While the oil company's offer was munificent, the senator could not accept it because the maximum contribution was $1,000.) syn: liberal ant: stingy, penurious, parsimonious |
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scoff
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(v.) to show derision or mocking contempt
(He scoffed at the notion of taking a lower-paying job, but eventually he was forced to do so.) syn: ridicule, deride ant: praise |
