Abstain
verbSATMedium
Definition
to restrain oneself from doing something
Example Usage
"She abstained from voting."
Synonyms
refraindesistforbearhold back
Antonyms
indulgeparticipate
Tags
#sat#academic#verb#sat#medium
How to Use "Abstain"
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Context
This word is commonly used in SAT contexts. It's a medium level word.
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In Writing
Use "Abstain" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Abstain" with its synonyms: refrain, desist, forbear. This helps with recall.