GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
disconsolatecheerless
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
submissivesubmitting to others
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel