Abnegate
verbGREHard
Definition
to renounce or reject something desired
Example Usage
"She abnegated all worldly pleasures."
Synonyms
renouncerejectrelinquishsurrender
Antonyms
indulgeembrace
Tags
#gre#verb#gre#hard
How to Use "Abnegate"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Abnegate" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Abnegate" with its synonyms: renounce, reject, relinquish. This helps with recall.
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