Basic Details
Word: Abdicated
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give up or resign from a position of power or responsibility.
Synonyms: Resigned, stepped down, relinquished
Antonyms: Assumed, accepted, retained
Idioms and Phrases
- Abdicate responsibility: To avoid taking responsibility for something. Example: "He abdicated responsibility for the project, leaving his team to figure it out on their own."
- Abdicate the throne: To formally give up the position of a monarch. Example: "The king decided to abdicate the throne in favour of his son."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long reign, the queen decided to abdicate and live a quieter life.
Example 2: Many leaders have abdicated during times of crisis, leaving their nations uncertain.
Example 3: She felt compelled to abdicate her role in the group project to focus on her studies.
Fun Fact
Did you know that King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorce? His decision shocked the nation and changed the course of British history.
Famous Quote
"A great ruler must be able to abdicate when his time is over but still remain a great statesman." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "abdicated" mean?
a) To take control
b) To give up a position
c) To gain power
d) To advise someone
Answer: b) To give up a position
2. Which of these is a synonym of "abdicated"?
a) Assumed
b) Resigned
c) Accepted
d) Held on to
Answer: b) Resigned
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "abdicated"?
a) Surrendered
b) Relinquished
c) Assumed
d) Resigned
Answer: c) Assumed
4. Which sentence uses "abdicated" correctly?
a) She abdicated the cake on the table.
b) He abdicated his duties to help the community.
c) They abdicated at the movie theatre.
d) The dog abdicated the ball to his owner.
Answer: b) He abdicated his duties to help the community.
5. What does it mean to "abdicate responsibility"?
a) To take on more work
b) To share your tasks
c) To avoid responsibility
d) To complete a task
Answer: c) To avoid responsibility
