abandon (uh BAN dn)
vt. 1. to give up something forever; 2. to leave in a time
of danger
•<em> Abandon all hope of seeing your family again.
• We must abandon the boathouse until the storm is over.
</em>[-ed, -ing, abandonment n.] [Syn. quit, desert, forsake (Each of these has a slightly different
emotion attached to it.)]

abbreviate (uh BREE vee ayt)
vt. to shorten something by leaving a part, or
parts, out
•<em> We might abbreviate this word abbrev.
• The student abbreviated most of the words in his or her class notes to keep
up with the teacher’s lecture.
</em>[-d, abbreviating, abbreviation n.]

ability (uh BIL etee)
n. 1. being able; having power to do something; 2. skill,
expertise, power
• <em>You have the ability to succeed at what you attempt.
• Einstein had exceptional mathematical ability.
</em>• An automobile lacks the ablility to pull a freight train.

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