practicing self denial
The monk's ascetic lifestyle involved minimal possessions.
Vocabulary like ascetic appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
nobility; a privileged class holding hereditary titles
pride; overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
excessively self important
express ideas clearly
saved item; a man-made object taken as a whole
skilled person; a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
dominant; position or state of being dominant or in control
find out with certainty
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