GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grudging | unwilling |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| brook | creek |