abstinent
Pronunciation: [ˈæbstəˌnənt]
Word
Context: “lifestyle choices”
(adjective) not indulging in certain pleasures, especially when it comes to food, alcohol, or sex. Being abstinent means you choose not to participate in these activities.
Example
She has been abstinent for a year and feels much healthier.
Example
He decided to drink at the party, which meant he wasn't being abstinent.
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What does it mean to be abstinent, and why might someone choose that lifestyle?
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