abstinence the practice of refraining from indulgence; doing without annihilation total destruction callous emotionally unfeeling; insensitive delve to search deeply, as though digging entrails the internal organs, especially intestines grapple (v) to wrestle fiercely (n) a metal shaft having multiple hooks, often thrown with a rope for climbing, and used for grasping and holding an object incipient beginning to exist or become noticeable; in an early stage of development mandatory required; obligatory obliterate to destroy entirely; to wipe out completely pliable easily shaped or bent, in form or in mind rummage to search thoroughly and hastily, often chaotically solemn 1. serious and sincere 2. revered sincerely and seriously tedious tiresome because of dullness or length ungainly lacking grace; clumsy vilify to make vicious statements about Vocabulary Power Plus Book H