One-word substitution (vocabulary): Meaning of "Teetotaller" Choose the correct option that best defines the word.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: One who abstains from taking wine

Explanation:

Given data

  • Target word: Teetotaller (British spelling; American: teetotaler).
  • Context: asks for the precise meaning.


Concept/Approach
Identify the option that exactly captures lifelong or firm abstinence from alcoholic drinks.


Reasoning through options
One who abstains from taking wine — correct; idiomatically stands for abstaining from all alcoholic beverages. One who abstains from meat — refers to vegetarianism; unrelated. One who abstains from theft / malice — moral traits, not the dictionary sense of teetotaller.


Common pitfalls
Confusing "teetotal" with general moral abstinence rather than specifically alcohol.


Final Answer
One who abstains from taking wine

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