Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Abstemious

  1. Temperate

  2. Superstitious

  3. Hesitant

  4. Careful
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Explanation

Abstemious means marked by moderation, particularly in eating and drinking habits. Temperate is the correct synonym, meaning showing moderation or self-restraint. The other options are incorrect: superstitious means believing in superstitions, hesitant means unsure or slow to act, and careful means cautious.

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