abstinence n. Self denial. semblance n. Outward appearance. entwine v. To interweave. nemesis n. A goddess; divinity of chastisement and vengeance. succulent adj. Juicy. corpulent adj. Obese. relinquish v. To give up using or having. litigant n. A party to a lawsuit. transitory adj. Existing for a short time only. obtrude v. To be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence. tranquil adj. Calm. antemeridian adj. Before noon.