Verb
circumvent
IPA /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/
To find a way around a rule, restriction or difficulty so that it does not prevent your plans.
See example sentence: circumvent
We circumvented the parking problem by taking the bus instead.
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abstain
IPA /əbˈsteɪn/
To deliberately avoid doing or having something, often because you have decided that avoiding it is better.
See example sentence: abstain
I chose to abstain from alcohol at the celebration.
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