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abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Meanings
noun
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

Examples :

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah practiced abstinence from sugary drinks, hoping to lose a few pounds. "
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concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

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abstaining verb

/æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/ /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Keep or withhold oneself.

"During Lent, she is abstaining from eating chocolate. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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indulging verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, Sarah was indulging in a delicious chocolate cake. "

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appetite noun

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

"My appetite was very strong after a long day of playing soccer. "

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restraint noun

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/

Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

"Make sure all the restraints are tight."

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stressful adjective

/ˈstɹɛsfəl/

Irritating; causing stress.

"The long commute was very stressful. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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refraining verb

/rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/ /riˈfreɪnɪŋ/

To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

"Sentence: "I am refraining from eating sweets to stay healthy." "

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forebearance noun

/fɔːrˈberəns/

forbearance (in the sense of abstaining from enforcing a right or exacting a debt)

"The landlord showed forbearance and agreed to a delayed rent payment."