Vocabulary Quiz: ab-

Betsy tried to __________________ her brother from feeling guilty about forgetting her birthday.

• absolve

• abduct

• abstain

• absorb

The judge would not let the witness do this in the courtroom. He was ordered to answer all questions and fully participate.

• abstain

• abduct

• absorb

• abstract

In the movie, the space ship landed and the aliens tried to __________________ the surprised man.

• absolve

• abstain

• abduct

• abstract

Stacey's parents thought her story was a bit far-fetched, but she insisted it was true. Which word would they choose to describe her story?

• absolved

• abstain

• absorb

• absurd

Quinn describes himself as an _________________ artist because nothing in his paintings is obvious.

• abrupt

• absorb

• abstract

• abstain

We cannot make any ______________ changes to the schedule without notifying everyone first.

• abstain

• abrupt

• absolve

• absorb

Lily used a paper towel to ______________ the spilled milk from the counter.

• abstract

• absolve

• abstain

• absorb

What an ______________ idea! People will never fly by flapping their arms like a bird!

• abstract

• absurd

• absolve

• abstain

Kendra missed the test because she was _________________ from school.

• abrupt

• absent

• absolve

• abstain

Melissa decided to ___________________ from smoking because it would be harmful to her health.

• abstract

• absurd

• abstain

• absolve