GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
commemorateto call to remembrance
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
woefulfull of woe : grievous