GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |