GRE Word List

TEETOTALISM

the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks

The meaning of the word teetotalism is the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks.

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WordMeaning
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
sparenot being used
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
retortto pay or hurl back : return
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district