GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
prongfork
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
ricketyaffected with rickets
enraptureto fill with delight
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
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