abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/noun
High School
1

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

2

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).

3

Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.

4

Abstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance.

5

The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

6

Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

7

Delay of spending to accrue capital.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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