This flashcard is just one of a free flashcard set. See all flashcards!
69
asceticism
a 'sä de cism
Saintliness has become so closely linked with __
noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
noun – the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
noun – rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
=austerity (noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Saintliness has become so closely linked with __
noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
noun – the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
noun – rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
=austerity (noun – the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
