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What does the word 'abandon' mean?
What does the word 'abandon' mean?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'abate'?
Which of the following is a synonym for 'abate'?
What is the antonym of 'abbreviate'?
What is the antonym of 'abbreviate'?
What does 'abduct' signify?
What does 'abduct' signify?
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Which word best describes a significant departure from the norm, according to vocabulary?
Which word best describes a significant departure from the norm, according to vocabulary?
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What does 'abeyance' mean?
What does 'abeyance' mean?
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Which antonym fits best with the word 'abolish'?
Which antonym fits best with the word 'abolish'?
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What is the meaning of 'abominable'?
What is the meaning of 'abominable'?
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What is the primary meaning of 'abort'?
What is the primary meaning of 'abort'?
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Which of the following best defines 'abrogate'?
Which of the following best defines 'abrogate'?
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Study Notes
Abandon
- To leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
- Synonyms: Desert, Forsake, Dereliction, Discontinue, Leave, Unrestrained
- Antonyms: Retain, Support, Constraint, Continue, Kept
Abate
- To become less intense or widespread
- Synonyms: Subside, Decrease, Diminish, Reduce
- Antonyms: Aggravate, Increase, Grow, Extend
Abbreviate
- To shorten a word or phrase by omitting letters, usually using periods
- Synonyms: Shorten, Compress
- Antonyms: Expand
Abdicate
- To solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)
- Synonyms: Renounce, Recant, Withdraw
- Antonyms: Acquire, Assert
Abolish
- Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
- Synonyms: Eliminate, Cancellation, Eradicate, Destroy
- Antonyms: Continue, Build, Construct, Formalize, Create, Restore
Abominable
- Causing moral revulsion; very bad or unpleasant
- Synonyms: Obnoxious, Repugnant
- Antonyms: Delightful, Admirable
Abort
- To terminate (a process or undertaking) prematurely
- Synonyms: End
- Antonyms: Commence
Abortive
- Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful
- Synonyms: Unsuccessful, Ineffective
- Antonyms: Successful
Abound
- To exist in large numbers or amounts
- Synonyms: Flourish
- Antonyms: Lack
Abridge
- To shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense
- Synonyms: Shorten
- Antonyms: Stretch, Elongate, Enlarge
Abrogate
- To cancel or repeal a law, agreement, or custom
- Synonyms: repeal, revoke
- Antonyms: enforce, uphold
Abjure
- To renounce emphatically
- Synonyms: renounce, recant, withdraw
- antonyms: acquire, assert
Abduct
- To take someone away illegally by force or deception, usually to obtain a ransom
- Synonyms: kidnap
- Antonyms: redeem
Aberration
- A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
- Synonyms: Deviation
- Antonyms: Normality
Abeyance
- A state of temporary disuse or suspension
- Synonyms: Inactivity, Suspension, Temporary
- Antonyms: Continuation
Abide
- To accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary terms starting with letters A to F. This quiz covers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and provides a deeper understanding of each word's usage. Perfect for students looking to enhance their language skills.
