Words from Todays Newspaper: Word#4 of the day: ABSTENTION ‘Diplomatic gains from a strategic abstention’. [The sentence given above has been taken from todays newspaper (dated: April 10, 2014)]. In the given context, abstention refers to a formal refusal to vote. Generally, abstention refers to the act of choosing not to do or have that thing. The practice of abstaining is known as abstinence. For example, “Catholics practice abstinence during Lent.” To make this clearer, we need to understand that abstention and abstinence are not synonyms. While abstention is an act done for moral reasons while abstinence is a practice followed for moral, religious or health reasons. An apt antonym of abstinence is self-indulgence. Interested in CLs products, to know more check here: bit.ly/1mtyHYR
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:45:00 +0000
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