GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
suitorone that petitions or entreats
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
discomposeto destroy the composure of
sportivefrolicsome
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop