Level 1
stubborn
adament
dense or obscure
abstruse
modify
adapt
When the book became too complicated, she decided to __________ it and try something else.
abandon
They will ________ the lease, so it will no longer be valid and binding, and the family is free to move out of the apartment.
abrogate
agree to a demand
accede
renounce a belief, cause, or claim
abjure
completely without pride or dignity
abject
The professor's lectures were so _______that students tended to avoid them.
abtruse
He ____________ his allegiance to his former country.
abjured
to give up completely
abandon
ability to make good judgements
acumen
reprimand someone
admonish
We will have to wait for the storm to _______ before we swim today.
abate
He _________from the custody of the nurses who were escorting him from the hospital to the court.
absconded
flee
abscond
lessen
abate
deviation from the norm
aberration
They live in _________ poverty and have little hope for the future.
abject
She demonstrated excellent business _________in clinching that deal.
acumen
terrible
abysmal
do away with
abrogate
renounce or reject something
abnegation
The hockey team's performance has been ________this season, and they have a losing record.
abysmal
We were unable to ___________ to your contract demands, so we will not be buying the house.
accede