monastic

Day 76Level 2

muh-NAAS-tihk

ascetic

connected with monasteries; secluded

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

ascetic, austere, solitary

Antonyms:

sociable

Example Sentence:

He took lifetime monastic vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and loyalty, and became a swami.

Related Words

disciple

AK-uh-lahyt

disciple; follower or attendant; helper

conflicting

am-BIV-uh-luhnt

having both of two contrary meanings

line with author name

BAHY-lahyn

a line in an article carrying the writer's name

get by begging

kaj

get by begging

disaster

KAT-uh-kliz-uhm

a sudden disaster or violent event that causes great destruction

imaginary

ki-MER-i-kuhl

highly improbable, imaginary; fanciful