Temperance
Nounसंयम (मद्यपान से बचना)
Definition
Moderation in behavior, especially in drinking alcohol, or self-control.
Contextual Sentence: "The IAS officer emphasized temperance in governance to prevent corruption in public services."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Temper-ance → 'Temper' (control) + 'ance' (quality) → Like tempering steel (controlling heat).
Synonyms
moderation
discipline
sobriety
Antonyms
intemperance
excess
intoxication