GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
plumagethe feathers of a bird
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
raspto rub with something rough
affirmationthe act of affirming
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
raga waste piece of cloth
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned