ABANDON: To give up completely - abandoned the sinking ship.

Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake

ABASH: To lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to shame abashed
before the assembled dignitaries. Synonyms: fluster, disconcert,
discomfit, discompose. Antonym: (adj.) self-possessed
ABDICATE: To give up claim to - abdicated the throne. Synonyms:
renounce, abandon, relinquish
ABET: To encourage -or support - treacherously abetted the enemy.
Synonyms: spur, incite. Antonym: deter
ABRIDGE: To shorten - abridged his lengthy speech. Synonyms: curtail,
diminish, retrench. Antonyms: protract, elongate, amplify
ABROGATE: To abolish or render void - a treaty abrogated by mutual
consent. Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void.
ABSTEMIOUS: Moderate in the use of food or drink - abstemious in his
habits. Synonym: temperate
ACADEMIC: Pertaining to school; theoretical academic interests; an
academic discussion, with no practical implications. Synonym: scholastic
ACCEDE: To agree to - accede to a request. Synonym: assent. Antonym:
demur
ACCELERATE: - To quicken, speed tip - took an accelerated course in
order to graduate early. Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious).
Antonym: retard.
ACCOLADE: An award or salute - a tremendous accolade for a returning
hero. Synonyms: tribute, ovation
ACCORD: Agreement or harmony - in full accord with his view.
Synonyms: concord, concurrence. Antonyms: dissension, discord
ACRIMONIOUS: Sharp or harsh in language or temper - stung by the
acrimonious remark. Synonyms: caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant,
acrid; (noun) asperity. Antonyms: suave, affable,