Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abandon

Quit

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Abandon is Quit.

• Abandon means to give up completely.
• Quit means to leave or stop doing something.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of giving up something. However, the word abandon has a more negative connotation, as it suggests a sense of finality or hopelessness. The word quit has a more neutral connotation, and can be used to refer to giving up something for any reason.

In the sentence "The team abandoned the game," the speaker is not just saying that the team left the game, but that the team also gave up hope of winning the game. Therefore, the word "quit" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "abandon" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for abandon. The word possess means to have or own something. The word retain means to keep or hold onto something. The word rescue means to save someone from danger. These words do not convey the same sense of giving up something as the word abandon.