Vocabulary: Key Words and Definitions for Abandon, Abrogate, and More

Abort

to give up on a half-finished project or effort (After they ran out of food, the men, attempting to jump rope around the world, had to abort and go home.)

abridge

to cut down, shorten

abscond

to run off and hide

absolution

forgiveness; pardon; release

abstain

to choose not to do something

abrogate

to abolish

abstruse

difficult to understand

accede

to agree

accentuate

to emphasize, highlight

accessible

easy to approach; obtainable

acclaim

praise

accolades

tribute; honor; praise