Academic Vocabulary

(verb) to give up or leave behind completely; to forsake. "The researchers had to abandon the experiment when funding ran out."

(adjective) deviating from what is normal or usual; atypical. "The scan revealed an abnormal pattern of brain activity."

(verb) to formally put an end to a law, system, or practice; to eliminate. "The new government voted to abolish the outdated tax."

(adjective) existing as an idea rather than a concrete object; theoretical. "Philosophy often deals with abstract concepts such as justice."

(adjective) existing in large quantities; plentiful. "The region has abundant natural resources."

(verb) to increase the speed or rate of something; to hasten. "Rising temperatures accelerate the melting of glaciers."