GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
cullto select from a group : choose
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
caterto provide a supply of food
desiccateto dry up
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
debuta first appearance
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
badinageplayful repartee : banter