forsake
/fɔɹˈseɪk/
Group 15Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To abandon or renounce GRE
Example in Context
The scientist forsook a lucrative career in the private sector to pursue basic research that she believed would benefit humanity.
Synonyms
abandondesertleave
Etymology
To abandon or give up something, often with emotion.
- forsaken (Old English) — to abandon
Memory Aid
🐍Sounds like “for snake”
Imagine someone yelling 'I FORSAKE this SNAKE!' while dramatically tossing it away!
Visual Association
🚪A person dramatically walking away from a door, leaving behind a crying pet snake.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “forsake” mean on the GRE?
forsake (verb) means “To abandon or renounce”. The scientist forsook a lucrative career in the private sector to pursue basic research that she believed would benefit humanity.
How to remember “forsake” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “forsake” sounds like “for snake”. Imagine someone yelling 'I FORSAKE this SNAKE!' while dramatically tossing it away!
What are synonyms for “forsake”?
Common synonyms: abandon, desert, leave.