ABSTRACT
For each of the examples 1–15, choose an appropriate verb from the box which best fits the description and can be used in the sample sentence.
back out
sever
quash
suppress
deter
dissuade
give up
cancel
remove
turn down
put an end to
delete
repeal
rescind
deny
To cut out part of a document, a computer file, etc.
To stop your hard disk becoming too full, you should … … …. any unwanted programmes.
To officially end a law so that it is no longer valid.
The new government Bill seeks to … … …. the existing legislation.
To discourage someone from doing something.
The threat of severe punishment didn’t … … …. the thieves from striking again.
To persuade someone not to do something.
The college tries to … … …. students from entering exams which are not suitable for them.
To annul or cancel a contract or agreement.
The committee decided to … … …. its earlier resolution on the use of its premises.
To limit something, such as a person’s freedom.
The military government attempted to … … …. the democracy movement by arresting its leaders.
To end something suddenly and finally.
The Cornucopian government decided to … … …. relations with Utopia.
To refuse something which is offered.
You should never … … …. a good job when it’s offered to you.
To decide not to support or be part of a project or activity after you have agreed to do so.
We decided to … … …. when we discovered the company was in financial difficulty.
To state that something is not correct.
Before his trial, his lawyer advised him to … … …. embezzling company funds.
To stop something which has been planned.
There is no refund if you … … …. your holiday less than three weeks before the date of the departure.
To make a judging or ruling no longer valid.
He applied for a judicial review to … … …. the verdict.
To stop doing something that you have done for quite a long time.
You should … … …. smoking if you want to feel healthier.
To stop something which has been going on for a long time.
They agreed to … … …. their long-standing dispute.
To take something away.
I would be grateful if you would … … …. my name from your mailing list.
