GRE Word List

ABBREVIATE

to make briefer

The meaning of the word abbreviate is to make briefer.

Random words

WordMeaning
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
gnomemaxim
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
acclaimapplaud
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning