GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
mimicryan instance of mimicking
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
ebullientboiling
beguilehoodwink
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance