Vocabulary Quiz: A-F Words

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)

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.