GRE Word List
ABBREVIATE
to make briefer
The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| retribution | recompense |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |