abstemious, a. [abstinent], [temperate], [self-denying], [frugal].
abstinence, n. [forbearance], [temperance], [self-denial], abstemiousness.
abstinent, a. [abstemious], [temperate], continent. Antonyms: [sensual], [wanton], self-indulgent, [intemperate].
abstract, n. [summary], [epitome], [compendium], [synopsis], [brief], compend.
abstracted, a. separated, [disconnected], withdrawn; [absent-minded], preoccupied.
abstraction, n. [separation], [disconnection], [withdrawal]; [inattention], [absent-mindedness], preoccupation, musing; defiliation; purloining, [seizure], [stealing].
abstruse, a. [recondite], [obscure], [incomprehensible].
absurd, a. [ridiculous], [preposterous], [nonsensical], incongruous, [foolish], irrational, [inconsistent].
absurdity, n. [inconsistency], [fallacy], irrationality, ineptitude, [foolishness].
abundance, n. [sufficiency], [plenty], profusion, copiousness, [exuberance], plenteousness, [overflow]. Antonyms: [deficiency], [dearth], [scarcity], [poverty].