GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
cessiona yielding to another : concession
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
verbalizeto express something in words
predecessorone that precedes