ASVAB Word Knowledge WC p.7, Column 3

Which of the following is closest in meaning to "abandon"?

The forest is home to an abundant variety of wildlife. "Abundant" most nearly means:

The hero faced his greatest adversary in the final battle. "Adversary" most nearly means:

They had ample time to prepare for the test. "Ample" most nearly means:

He reached the apex of his career after many years of hard work. "Apex" most nearly means:

The immigrants found it difficult to assimilate into the new culture. "Assimilate" most nearly

The otherwise perfect apple had a small blemish. "Blemish" most nearly means:

The brevity of his speech was appreciated by the audience. "Brevity" most nearly means:

She appreciated his candid advice. "Candid" most nearly means:

The noise from the construction finally ceased. "Cease" most nearly means: