GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

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WordMeaning
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
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crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
outmodednot being in style
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
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serratednotched or toothed on the edge
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
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