GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
choicethe act of choosing : selection
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
beneficentdoing or producing good
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
pedestriancommonplace
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier