ASCESIS

PRONUNCIATION: (uh-SEES-is)

MEANING: noun: The practice of severe self-discipline or self-control. Also spelled as askesis.

ETYMOLOGY: From Greek askesis (exercise or training), from askein (to exercise or work). Earliest documented use: 1873.

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ASCESS - availability for the orthographically challenged

ASCRESIS - 1. needs ironing; 2. how rich is he?

ASCENSIS - the population is going up