general vocabulary
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Stopping something
For each of the examples 1-15, choose an appropriate verb from the box which best fits the
description and can be used in the sample sentence.
back out • sever • quash • suppress • deter • dissuade • give up • cancel
remove • turn down • put an end to • delete • repeal • rescind • deny
1. To
cut out part of a document, a computer file, etc.
To stop your hard disk becoming too full, you should __________________________ any unwanted
programmes.
2. To officially end a law so that it is no longer valid.
The new government Bill seeks to __________________________ the existing legislation.
3. To discourage someone from doing something.
The threat of severe punishment didn’t __________________________ the thieves from striking again.
4. To persuade someone not to do something.
The college tries to __________________________ students from entering exams which are not suitable
for them.
5. To annul or cancel a contract or agreement.
The committee decided to __________________________ its earlier resolution on the use of its
premises.
6. To limit
or suddenly stop something, such as a person’s freedom.
The military government attempted to __________________________ the democracy movement by
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