limitation; the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
The athlete showed impressive restraint by refusing to retaliate against his aggressive opponent.
Vocabulary like restraint 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.
refuse to accept or comply
firmly determined
firmness of purpose; bring to an end; settle conclusively
echoing; characterized by resonance
breathing technique; the metabolic processes whereby organisms obtain energy
jittery; being in a tense state
fix; return to its original or usable and functioning condition
hold back; keep under control; keep in check
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