GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
aperturean opening or open space : hole
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord