Untitled Deck Flashcards
What is the definition of the word ‘abandon’?
To leave someone or something behind, often in a difficult situation.
Fill in the blank: To _______ a project means to stop working on it and leave it incomplete.
abandon
Which of the following is a synonym for ‘abandon’? A) Keep B) Forsake C) Maintain
B) Forsake
Fill in the blank: The child was left in the park due to parental _______.
abandonment
Choose the correct usage: ‘He decided to _____ the plan after realizing it was flawed.’
abandon
What is an example of a situation where someone might ‘abandon’ something?
Leaving a car on the side of the road after it breaks down.
Multiple choice: ‘Abandon’ is most closely related to which of the following actions? A) Cling B) Desert C) Support
B) Desert
Fill in the blank: To _______ a belief can mean to stop adhering to it.
abandon
True or False: ‘Abandon’ can be used in both a physical and emotional context.
True
What is the adjective form of ‘abandon’?
Abandonable
Choose the best synonym: ‘To abandon a ship’ means to A) Evacuate B) Repair C) Ignore
A) Evacuate
What does ‘abandon’ imply about the responsibility towards someone or something?
It implies a relinquishment of responsibility.
Fill in the blank: Many animals are at risk of _______ when left without care.
abandonment
True or False: ‘Abandon’ can also refer to giving up an idea or plan.
True
What is a common phrase that includes the word ‘abandon’?
‘Abandon all hope’
What is the difference between ‘abandon’ and ‘forsake’?
Both mean to leave, but ‘forsake’ often implies a moral or emotional dimension.
Choose the correct context: ‘She felt a sense of _______ when she decided to abandon her dreams.’
loss
What is often a consequence of abandonment in relationships?
Feelings of betrayal and emotional distress.
Fill in the blank: The legal term for abandonment of property is called _______.
abandonment
True or False: ‘Abandon’ can refer to a state of being emotionally detached.
True
