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Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.
To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better
by Chris Johnston February 21, 2003
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A girl who is indifferent, sarcastic, and bipolar. The complete opposite of what her name means- 'moderation and self control'. She cares a lot about friends and is very loyal, but doesn't like to show it. She can be very proud, too, and doesn't like to accept help from others. Generally doesn't trust either.
Might curse a lot.
Might curse a lot.
by Leslie Z. April 01, 2010
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Person with an extremely controlling personality, loves animals, typically blonde, and likes to roll their eyes and glare at people.
by LadyGaga April 27, 2015
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A fantabulous girl who is never ever jealous of Nisa. NEVER.
Nisa will never be as good as Temperance.
Temperance likes throwing Nisa in the trash.
Nisa will never be as good as Temperance.
Temperance likes throwing Nisa in the trash.
oh look Nisa is being thrown in the trash!
"yeah i bet Temperance is the one doing it"
"Temperance is a life saver!"
"yeah i bet Temperance is the one doing it"
"Temperance is a life saver!"
by nisaistrash October 12, 2017
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Da practice of using water-soluble egg/milk-based pigments to create designs on paper in an attempt to take you mind off "how dry you are" while trying to give up booze.
Employing temperance can indeed be a good way to occupy your mind anytime you feel the urge to drink; no fair intentionally inhaling da paint's vapors, though, if they're alcohol-based!
by QuacksO August 12, 2019