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The state of being away or not present; a lack of something

Theoretical, not concrete; a summary of a text

Not present; inattentive; to keep oneself away

A general concept not tied to specifics; the process of forming such concepts

The practice of refraining from food, alcohol, or other desires

To refrain from something; to choose not to vote

The act of refraining; a decision not to vote

Refraining from indulging in food, drink, or other appetites

A person who refrains from something, especially alcohol

Moderate and restrained in eating, drinking, or other pleasures

Lost in thought; preoccupied and inattentive to surroundings