GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
toutto make much of : promote
lodewaterway
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance