Intemperance

  • 81crapulous — [krap′yo͞oləs] adj. [LL crapulosus < L crapula, drunkenness < Gr kraipalē, drunken headache < ?] 1. characterized by intemperance, esp. in drinking; debauched 2. sick from such intemperance …

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  • 82self-indulgence — noun 1. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑indulgence • Derivationally related forms: ↑self indulgent, ↑indulge (for: ↑indulgence) …

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  • 83in|tem|per|ance — «ihn TEHM puhr uhns, pruhns», noun. 1. lack of moderation or self control; excess; immoderation: »His intemperance in eating caused him to become very fat. 2. too much drinking of intoxicating liquor: »Intemperance caused him to become an… …

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  • 84WORSHIP — WORSHIP, service rendered to God and comprehending both the attitude of reverence and love toward the Deity and the activity – in conduct as well as ritual – in which the homage finds expression. Terminology The biblical vocabulary of worship is… …

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  • 85Abase — A*base ([.a]*b[=a]s ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abased} ([.a]*b[=a]st ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Abasing}.] [F. abaisser, LL. abassare, abbassare; ad + bassare, fr. bassus low. See {Base}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. To lower or depress; to throw or cast down; as …

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  • 86Abased — Abase A*base ([.a]*b[=a]s ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abased} ([.a]*b[=a]st ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Abasing}.] [F. abaisser, LL. abassare, abbassare; ad + bassare, fr. bassus low. See {Base}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. To lower or depress; to throw or cast… …

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  • 87Abasing — Abase A*base ([.a]*b[=a]s ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abased} ([.a]*b[=a]st ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Abasing}.] [F. abaisser, LL. abassare, abbassare; ad + bassare, fr. bassus low. See {Base}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. To lower or depress; to throw or cast… …

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  • 88achenes — Fruit Fruit, n. [OE. fruit, frut, F. fruit, from L. fructus enjoyment, product, fruit, from frui, p. p. fructus, to enjoy; akin to E. brook, v. t. See {Brook}, v. t., and cf. {Fructify}, {Frugal}.] 1. Whatever is produced for the nourishment or… …

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  • 89Acrasia — A*cra si*a, Acrasy Ac ra*sy . [Gr. akrasia.] Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon. [1913 Webster] || …

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  • 90Acrasy — Acrasia A*cra si*a, Acrasy Ac ra*sy . [Gr. akrasia.] Excess; intemperance. [Obs. except in Med.] Farindon. [1913 Webster] || …

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