GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
prattleprate
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
catholicroman catholic
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)