GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
catholicroman catholic
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
receptiveable or inclined to receive
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals