GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| jingoist | extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| credence | mental acceptance as true or real |