nounπShareSomething which is abrupt; an abyss."The abrupt between the well-paved road and the ravine made crossing with the wheelchair incredibly dangerous. "geologygeographyareagapChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo tear off or asunder."The wind abruptly tore the kite string from my hand, sending the kite soaring away. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt suddenly."The teacher abruptly interrupted the student's presentation. "actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroken away (from restraint)."The teacher's abrupt announcement about the test surprised everyone. "characternaturequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWithout notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious."The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."attitudecharacteractioneventstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCurt in manner."The teacher was abrupt with the student who interrupted her lesson. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed."The teacher's lecture was abrupt, jumping from fractions to the history of ancient Rome without any connection. "stylecharacterqualityactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroken off."The branch had an abrupt break, leaving a jagged edge on the tree. "characterstyleattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExtremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous."The mountain path was abrupt, with a steep drop-off on either side. "geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSuddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate."The meeting ended abruptly, with the boss cutting off the discussion mid-sentence. "actioneventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading