ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00703 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
abrupt
adj.
US/əˈbrʌpt/
UK/əˈbrʌpt/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency68/100
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Meanings of abrupt
1adjective
Sudden and unexpected, or occurring without warning or preparation.
The abrupt end of the conversation left everyone confused and uncomfortable.
The abrupt end of the conversation left everyone confused and uncomfortable.
Her abrupt departure from the meeting raised concerns among the team members.
Her abrupt departure from the meeting raised concerns among the team members.
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Derivatives of abrupt
abruptly
adverb form; in an abrupt manner
The train stopped abruptly, causing passengers to stumble forward.
The train stopped abruptly, causing passengers to stumble forward.
abruptness
noun; the quality of being abrupt
The abruptness of his tone suggested he was irritated by the question.
The abruptness of his tone suggested he was irritated by the question.
abrupt change
noun phrase; a sudden and unexpected shift
The abrupt change in weather made it difficult to predict conditions.
The abrupt change in weather made it difficult to predict conditions.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of abrupt
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Common Phrases with abrupt
abrupt endabrupt end
abrupt changeabrupt change
abrupt departureabrupt departure
abrupt mannerabrupt manner
abrupt turnabrupt turn
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Practice Question: abrupt
Choose the best word for the blank
The company made an ___ decision to close the branch without informing employees in advance.
- A abrupt
- B abruptly
- C abruptness
- D abrupts
An adjective is needed to modify the noun 'decision'; 'abrupt' is the correct adjectival form.