Abandon
Verbत्याग करना
Definition
To give up or leave something completely, often due to lack of effort or failure.
Contextual Sentence: "The aspirant abandoned his preparation after the Prelims, a mistake in UPSC strategy."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'A' for 'Almost' giving up (abandoning) your UPSC dream.
Synonyms
forsake
renounce
abjure
Antonyms
persist
hold on
cling