GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
inertlacking the power to move
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time