GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |