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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Word of the Day: Abnegation

Abnegation (Noun): the act or instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights or conveniences; the act of relinquishing or giving up a right. 

Origin: Abnegate(verb) , from Latin abnegatus. 


Sentence: They lived in a society of abnegation, everyone denied their own happiness in order to ensure others. 


( The first time I saw this word was when I read Divergent for Book Club, I know a few of you have already read it, but if you haven't it is really good! You should check it out!) 

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