GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
perditioneternal damnation
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift