Elementary SSAT vocabulary
abolish
verb
To officially end a law, rule, or system.
Closest meaning
end officially
Examples
- The school voted to abolish an unfair playground rule.
- Leaders decided to abolish the outdated town law.
Try a practice question
Which is closest in meaning to “abolish”?
- A.self-satisfied
- B.drawing of an area
- C.end officially
- D.person who competes in sports
Show the answer
C. end officially — abolish means “To officially end a law, rule, or system.”
Easy to mix up
Words close to abolish in meaning or spelling.
- abandon
- cease
- prohibit
- destroy
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