Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word or phrase most similar in meaning to the key word. Eschew Avoid Indulge Ascetic Septic Sedentary Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Eschew means to deliberately avoid, abstain from, or reject something. "Avoid" is the most direct synonym. "Indulge" is the opposite (to give in to). "Ascetic" and "Sedentary" are related to lifestyle but not synonyms, while "Septic" is unrelated.