Question

The word similar in meaning to ABSTINENCE is:
a) synchronic
b) torrential
c) restraint
d) gluttony

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are those words that have a similar or same meaning as the given word.

Complete step by step answer:
Abstinence refers to the practice of stopping oneself, holding oneself back from indulging in something
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'synchronic', refers to being concerned with something, especially a language, as it exists at one point in time. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it is not at all similar to the word ‘abstinence’.

Option (b.), ‘torrential', refers to (of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not at all similar to the word ‘abstinence’.

Option (c.), ‘restraint', refers to a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits. Therefore, option (c.) is correct as it is synonymous to the given word ‘abstinence’.

Option (d.), ‘gluttony', refers to habitual greed or excess in eating. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as it is not at all similar to the word ‘abstinence’.

Note: Do not confuse gluttony as the synonym of ‘abstinence’ in this case. Abstinence is what occurs when a person refuses to indulge in something, and gluttony is what is present when a person overly enjoys to excessively indulge in something.