GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |