GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| realm | kingdom |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |