GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
pryto look closely or inquisitively
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence