What does it mean to "abstain" from something?

Vocabulary Week 8

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9th Grade
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Rebecca Centola
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To indulge in it frequently
To refrain from it voluntarily
To dislike something intensely
To participate in it occasionally
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for "haughty"?
Humble
Arrogant
Friendly
Timid
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone is described as "tenacious," they are likely to be:
Easily discouraged
Quick to give up
Persistent in achieving their goals
Indifferent to challenges
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To "acquiesce" means to:
Argue vehemently
Accept something reluctantly but without protest
Deny all allegations
Take control aggressively
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Lampoon" is best defined as:
To praise excessively
To criticize someone or something in a humorous way
To illuminate a subject
To steal from someone
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses "abstain" correctly?
She decided to abstain from voting in the election.
He could never abstain his love for chocolate.
They will abstain the competition due to lack of interest.
Abstain the room for the meeting to begin.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the antonym of "tenacious."
Resolute
Steadfast
Yielding
Determined
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