GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acetic | vinegary |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| lassitude | a condition of weariness or debility : fatigue |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| executor | one who executes something |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |