GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
colloquyconversation
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women