Synonyms

Abhorrent means causing disgust or hatred, something detestable. 'Repugnant' shares this meaning of something disgusting or offensive. While 'appalling' also has a similar negative connotation, 'repugnant' is the closest synonym for abhorrent in terms of strong moral or physical disgust.

In this context, 'abide' means to tolerate or put up with someone/something. 'Bear' is used in the same sense - to endure or tolerate. The phrase 'can't abide' means 'can't tolerate' or 'can't stand'.

Here 'abide' means to tolerate or endure. 'Stand' is the correct synonym in this context - to tolerate or bear something. The phrase 'couldn't abide' means 'couldn't tolerate' or 'couldn't stand'.

Abominable means extremely unpleasant, detestable, or disgusting. 'Disgusting' is the closest synonym among the options. While 'ridiculous' means absurd or silly, it doesn't capture the strong negative quality of abominable.

In this context, abominable means dreadful, horrific, or extremely bad. 'Appalling' captures this sense perfectly - shocking or horrific. The crime being described as abominable means it was horrific in nature.

Abrupt in this context means brief, curt, or rudely brief in speech or manner. 'Curt' is the perfect synonym - meaning noticeably brief and somewhat rude in speech or manner. She spoke to him in a curt, abrupt way.

Absorbed in this context means deeply interested or engaged in something. 'Engrossed' is the exact synonym - meaning completely occupied or fascinated with something. The work had fully engaged his attention and interest.

Absurd means ridiculous, silly, or unreasonable. 'Ridiculous' is a direct synonym - something that is absurd is by definition ridiculous. The uniforms looked foolish or silly in appearance.

Abandon in this context means to leave behind or give up something. 'Leave' is the correct synonym - they had to leave/abandon their lands. This refers to being forced to leave territory to an invading force.

In this context, 'abused' refers to verbal abuse - being spoken to insultingly or disrespectfully. 'Insulted' is the correct synonym. The referee received verbal abuse and insults.

Abundant means existing in large quantities, plentiful, or copious. 'Plentiful' is the direct synonym - they had plenty of evidence to prove guilt. Both words convey the idea of having more than enough of something.

In the context of pronunciation, 'accent' refers to stress or emphasis placed on a particular syllable when speaking a word. 'Stress' is the correct synonym - the stress in 'today' falls on the second syllable.

Accent in this context means special importance or attention given to something. Emphasis is the correct synonym as it conveys the same meaning of highlighting quality as the primary focus. The other options (insulted, misuse, stress, obliged) don't capture this meaning.

Accustomed means being in the habit of doing something or being familiar with it. Habitual is the best synonym here as it directly relates to established patterns of behavior. Used to is a phrase with similar meaning but is less formal.